atkins diet starter pack

[pluorvee]

i'm sure you have all seen the box of supplements that should be taken during induction. they are made my atkins company and comes with different pills to take during induction. I was just wondering if it is really worth buying this box or if i should just take a multi daily?

thanks!

[not2late]

When I first started the diet, I photocopied the part in the book that had what was in the Basic 3 vitamins. I found that Centrum Silver had the same ingredients, was alot cheaper and I only had to take one Centrum a day, compared with taking 3 of the Basic 3 daily. So I just use Centrum Silver.

I also copied the amounts of the oils in the Essential Oils and found several brands that had the same or similar amounts---alot cheaper than the Essential Oils and again, once a day dosing instead of 2 times a day.

The starter pack also contains Accell (people here who have tried it haven't much success with it) and Dieter's Advantage (again, you can find individual supplements much cheaper than he Atkins brand.)

The only thing going for the Atkins brand is that they do not contain carbs. The other brands do.

[IrishIrish]

Unfortunately, the Starter pack is a bit misleading. Accel, for example, is not recommended for Induction, but only Phase 2 and 3.

I'd stick with the basics of a good multivitamin and see how you feel. Respond to other supplemental needs as you see fit. For example, I take flax capsules, occasionally, but with the veggies I'm getting, I think I'm getting my nutrients.