Vitamins

[sher801]

Am I allowed to take a multi-vitamin while on Atkins? I want to go back to taking my GNC Women's Ultra Mega and my Hair, Skin and Nail pills daily. Any comments are appreciated.

- Sherry

[Hudson]

Re: Vitamins

I would suggest you get the book.

[julirama723]

Re: Vitamins

Others could answer this better, but I think generally, a multi-vitamin is a great idea, BUT make sure you're using one that does not contain iron--on Atkins, unless you have a disorder than prevents you from absorbing iron, we get PLENTY of iron with all of the protein sources we eat. I take a women's 50+ multivitamin. Usually if it's for people over 50 it does not contain iron.

[boonie stomper]

Re: Vitamins

Others could answer this better, but I think generally, a multi-vitamin is a great idea, BUT make sure you're using one that does not contain iron--on Atkins, unless you have a disorder than prevents you from absorbing iron, we get PLENTY of iron with all of the protein sources we eat. I take a women's 50+ multivitamin. Usually if it's for people over 50 it does not contain iron.

DITTO

I would suggest you get the book.

DITTO - DANDR, 2002 edition (is quite revised from the earlier version with the same title, Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution)
Certain people will also benefit from additional supplements listed therein, such as electrolytes and metabolic rate enhancers.

[staziaw]

Re: Vitamins

Definitely take a multi-vitamin/mineral WITHOUT iron. I personally also take Fish Oil (the Omegas) to help with my cholesterol. I know DANDR has a list of things he recommended taking, but I'm just not much of a pill popper.

Good luck!

Stacy

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: Vitamins

Half.com: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

Pretty decent prices here!