Anyone take supplements?

[MarlaSinger]

Re: Anyone take suppliments?

I take a multi vitamin without iron every day and a vitamin B & C complex every other day.

I've noticed that I am always under RDA for potassium unless I eat excessive amounts of tomato. Was thinking of taking a potassium supplement but I can't seem to find any. Does anyone else take these?

I haven't taken any chromium or any of the other ones meant to help with cravings because I haven't had much in the way of cravings. I may take these in the future if I feel I need them.

[maxima]

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What an interesting read - thanks!

[jebjow2]

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Melody: Thanks for the definitions! That helped immensely! I'm off to place my monthly order with GNC before the first of the month discount expires. Thanks again everyone!

[CalicoPrairie]

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Hmmm...yeah I do.

Estroven (peri-menopausal and can't live without this stuff)
biotin
fish oil
cranberry
probiotics (for warding off yeast issues)

That's about it.

[JaxMama]

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I take a multi-vitamin. B complex vitamin and a potassium supplement so I don't get cramps in my legs

[desire34waist]

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I take New Chapter Organics Every Woman's One Daily Multi-vitamin, an Omega-3, Calcium+D, and I take and herbal supplement at night called Melissa Leaves to help me fall asleep.

[AreYouGonnaEatThat]

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Can anyone give me the name of a good potassium supplement? Sometimes I get a spell where my eye twitches. I used to be able to solve this by eating a banana or two, but obviously that's no doable. I don't like tomatoes, so those are out also.

[JaxMama]

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Here is a list of some foods high in potassium and their potassium content from the USDA National Nutrient Database:
Potassium Rich FoodsWeightMeasurePotassium ContentRaw, baby carrots101 medium24 mgRaw Lettuce101 leaf19 mgRaw Onions141 slice20 mgFresh Strawberries121 strawberry18 mgRaw Garlic31 clove12 mgHoney211 tablespoon11 mgRaw Radishes4.51 radish10 mgRaw Peppers101 ring18 mgWhite Bread231 slice17 mgPapayas3041 papaya781 mgLima Beans1881 cup955 mgPlantains1791 medium893 mgJerusalem Artichokes1501 cup644 mgBananas1181 banana422 mgOat Bran941 cup532 mgTomatoes2551 cup528 mgCucumber3011 large442 mgCantaloupe1601 cup427 mgPears2751 pear333 mgMangoes2071 mango323 mg


I use Sundown products. Make sure you purchase a multi vitamin with potassium in it and then you can buy an additional supplement.

[jebjow2]

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Can you buy potassium over the counter? I know a lot of people take them by prescription, not sure if they're on the shelves or not? Guess I've never really looked for it.

[atkinsgal08]

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Yes, they are an OTC supplement.

However, you get a lot more by eating an avocado!

[AreYouGonnaEatThat]

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Yes, they are an OTC supplement.

However, you get a lot more by eating an avocado!

Just tried an avocado a few minutes ago and I had to spit it out, lol. Stupid taste buds.

[miller98b]

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I just wanna say that I remember to take my vitamins everyday when I see this thread, so please keep it at the top of the que......

On topic, I have had a tough time meeting my Potassium levels without Avocados. My doctor is not willing to give me a prescription just because I am on Atkins and the OTC supplements are so darn low in Potassium.

[jebjow2]

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So I ordered some more suppliments from GNC.... Choline & Inositol caps and Biotin. I'm hoping the Biotin works for thickening up my hair too. My hair has gotten extremely thin over the past year or two... hormonal from babies & breastfeeding (I hope). I've read where the Biotin helps. Fingers crossed!

[JaxMama]

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most people that take an rx of potassium have a heart related condition, fyi. that is why the otc amount is so low.

[miller98b]

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Yeah, that is what the doc said, but in my situation it is healthy to take Px K (that is the symbol for Potassium right ) since my diet does not provide it.