vitamins... supplements?

[uhhcourtney]

which should i be taking?

[reneewl123]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

I think it really depends on you personally. Do you have any special health considerations? For instance, I'm diabetic, so I take supplements that help me control my blood sugar like Chromium Picolinate, Fenugreek and Cinnamon. Tell us what conditions you have, if any. The one thing Dr. Atkins recommended was a daily multivitamin without iron.

Renee

[Elizellen]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

which should i be taking?

Hi
Welcome to the board
Have you got a copy of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution published 2002 in the USA(DANDR 2002)?
If so there is a whole chapter on it - Chapter 23 (page 301 in my copy - but if not the same in yours look it up in the index under 'Nutritional supplements') which will explain what you need and why.

[uhhcourtney]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

Have you got a copy of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution published 2002 in the USA(DANDR 2002)?

yes and then i lost my book..
i think it said something about multivitamins + essential fatty acids?
and im not really sure.
i can't find them in any stores

[Desertthorn]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

If you can afford them, don't go for el cheapos cause usually thats what you get, cheap. Lots of folks say Centrum has a good one, but make sure it is iron free cause you don't need any iron in your system.
I also take Essential oils, gingko and CoEQ but I am RETIRED and need the extra boost.

[allierw26]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

I only take Costco's brand of Centrum Silver (iron-free). It is one of the few iron-free ones that I have come across.

[loser4life]

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I take multi without iron, fish, flax and borage oils(I buy it at Wallyworld- its all one pill), potassium for leg cramps, vitamin c, super B complex. I think thats it!

[ttdriver]

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I take a ton .. but that's just me!!

A good multivitamin without iron will get you started. Dr. Atkins Vita-Nutrient Solution is a good read ..

Betty

[cleochatra]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

Supplements I take:
L-carnitine
Borage oil
Omega 3
chromium picolinate
CLA
acidophilus
apple cider vinegar tabs
vitamin c
woman's multi-vitamin
oil of oregano
B-6
CoQ10
garlic

[uhhcourtney]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

thanks for all the suggestions.


what about pills that boost your metabolism?

[loriv19]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

make sure it is iron free cause you don't need any iron in your system.

I guess I missed that part of the book. Why don't we need iron? I was once diagnosed as anemic and still find that my limbs fall asleep very easily.

I just started taking GNC Woman Mega but I have such a hard time taking pills that I bought Viactiv. They are the chewable that are like a piece of chocolate.
I just confirmed that their are 4 carbs and 2 sugars. Any thoughts on that type of vitamin verses the pill type?

[Swimmom]

Re: vitamins... supplements?

I just started taking GNC Woman Mega but I have such a hard time taking pills that I bought Viactiv. They are the chewable that are like a piece of chocolate.
I just confirmed that their are 4 carbs and 2 sugars. Any thoughts on that type of vitamin verses the pill type?

I give Viactiv's (multi's and calcium) to my dd, but I can think of LOTS of things I rather spend those 4 carbs on in my day!

You might want to check http://www.drugstore.com to see what kind of sugar-free vitamins they have that might be chewable.

I used to have a hard time swallowing pills too, but now I take all my supplements (including my "horse-pill" multivitamin) with a 32 oz cup of water. I save the last 16 oz for after I swallow the last one. That way they all get completely washed down and I don't have that "stuck in my throat" feeling.