Vitamins and Supplements?

Currently I am taking a One-A-Day Maximum vitamin daily.
Does anyone take any of the supplements that are advertised in Men's Health magazine and sold at places like GNC?

Do any of them really help you be healthier than without them?

This thread is about the same topic, pretty much:
http://www.christianforums.com/showt...threadid=43706

Anyway, dietary supplements are not regulated by any governmental organization (like the FDA), so you don't really know what you are getting. I would say you are healthier without them. If I were to start taking anything, I would check with my doctor first.

--tibac

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49er, are you talking about a multivitamin or something else?

Basically I'm asking if anyone has tried any of the extra supplements that are advertised and sold (more specialized than a simple multivitamin).

vitamin supplements arent nearly as affective as whole foods.

i persnally don't take vitamins (aside from my flinstone vitamin ) but from what my nutrionist tells me, if aren eating a alanced diet, i.e. especially fresh fruits and veggies, (cuz if u cook em the vitamins and nutrients are cooked away with em) you arent getting nearly asmany vitamins as u need. its better to not take a supplement, just eat up.

also, if u eat a full balanced meals, and take vitamins, u can overdose. there is such thig o too much of a good thing can kill ya...

something to think about. if i rmember correctly, sumone in above pot mentioned seeing ur doc b4 u add the supplement. i recommend that too.,

take care.

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I lowered my cholesterol 55 pts through adding a lot of oils and b vitamins to my daily regimen. My doctor was impressed with the selection and only added one, folic acid.

I take: EPA Oil, Garlic, Flaxseed Oil, Biotin, B-6, B-12, Pantethine, Niacin, Lecithin, Co-enzyme Q10, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E, Vit C w/bioflavinoids, selenium, zinc, Folic Acid and a 81mcg aspirin daily.

i believe if you're into health and fitness you should try a multi. they are very inexpensive. with soil being depleted and all the chemicals to say you can get all your vitamins and minerals from food is kind of outdated.

my list is

multi-vitamin/mineral
whey protein
creatine
glutamine
glucosamine
maltodextrin
vitamin C

Originally Posted by 49erfan

Currently I am taking a One-A-Day Maximum vitamin daily.
Does anyone take any supplements?
Do any of them really help you be healthier, than without them?

Yes, & Yes
Supplements, once daily, one each -
Q-10,
Acidophilus/Bifidus,
Multi-mineral & vitamin,
plus
2 calcium-*Citrate*,
4 Probiotics+

additionally I eat JELLO (Orange, or strawberry) every other day, to maintain healthy KNEE-*joints*

Yes, this combination really helps me +maintain my health* ~ vital as I continue with my Iceskating adventures...

Cheers! Annie

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I used to take GNC vitamins and then I learned your body needs more daily than most vitimans give you. I started taking HFTW vitimans and I feel so much better. My energy and body feel great. You can check them out at:

http://www.hftw.com/

I used to take GNC vitamins and then I learned your body needs more daily than most vitamins give you. I started taking HFTW vitamins and I feel so much better. My energy and body feel great. You can check them out at:

http://www.hftw.com/