Vitamin Question?!

1Life2Live · 10-10-2004, 12:38 AM

I am restarting Induction after being off for several months. When I was doing DANDR I did not take any vitamins but I see that alot of people are. Should I be taking them and just what shoud I be taking. I have One A Day CarbSmart Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements that I was thinking of taking. Would these be okay to take or do I need something different. Direntions say to take One tablet daily with food.

This is what is in them in the Amount per serving:
Vit A 2500IU
Vit C 90mg
Vit D 400IU
Vit E 45IU
Vit K 25mcg
Thiamin (B1) 2.2mg
Riboflavin (B2) 2.5mg
Niacin 25mg
Vit B6 3mg
Folic Acid 400mcg
Vit B12 9mcg
Biotin 450mcg
Panthothenic Acid 15mg
Calcium (elemental) 200mg
Phosphorus 154 mg
Magnesium 100mg
Zinc 22.5mg
Selenium 105mcg
Copper 2mg
Manganese 2mg
Chromium 200mg
Molybdenum 75mcg
Potassium 99mg

Thank you for your help.

Diana · 10-10-2004, 06:40 AM

I take
1 carb assist
2 Flaxseed oil caps
3 calcium (900mg)
2 L-caratlin(sp)
1 calcium, mag, potassium
Sometimes I take Green tea pills too..

I am a walking pharmacy! LOL

1Life2Live · 10-10-2004, 07:53 PM

Diana, why do I need to take something else other than my CartSmart By One A Day?

Diana · 10-11-2004, 04:24 AM

Because look at the % on the label..... some doesn't give you enough. Take Calcium for example... 200mg isn not a Daily supply.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-11-2004, 09:40 AM

But Diana, you don't want to aim to get your daily requirements from pills. You want to choose the most nutrient-dense whole foods and the multivitamin is for 'insurance' just in case your menu planning does not meet all your requirements all the time. Taking a multi-vitamin is a great idea. Many others also choose to take a fiber supplement. Taking mega-doses of vitamins is not a good idea because not only can it intefere with absorption of other nutrients, but it is also a waste of money. And your body doesn't always absorb what's in the pill, and absorption is much more efficient from whole foods. There are some nutrients that research has shown added benefits above what is required to maintain health and some choose to supplement for that reason. But it is not necessary, and can be dangerous, to take supplements in doses of your daily requirement.

1Life2Live · 10-11-2004, 11:33 AM

So A-N, is what I am taking okay to take?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-11-2004, 12:35 PM

Yes, it's a multivitamin which is an important thing to take. There are so many different ones that are available, the one you choose is based on what you prefer- in terms of brand, cost, etc.

Diana · 10-11-2004, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Atkins_Nutritionist
But Diana, you don't want to aim to get your daily requirements from pills. You want to choose the most nutrient-dense whole foods and the multivitamin is for 'insurance' just in case your menu planning does not meet all your requirements all the time. Taking a multi-vitamin is a great idea. Many others also choose to take a fiber supplement. Taking mega-doses of vitamins is not a good idea because not only can it intefere with absorption of other nutrients, but it is also a waste of money. And your body doesn't always absorb what's in the pill, and absorption is much more efficient from whole foods. There are some nutrients that research has shown added benefits above what is required to maintain health and some choose to supplement for that reason. But it is not necessary, and can be dangerous, to take supplements in doses of your daily requirement.

I understand... I use it as a guide if I don't get it all from my foods!

sunset · 10-14-2004, 04:40 PM

I take Geritoll Complete vitamins ( yes thry are still around LOL) they are the only one I have found that doesn't contain any sugar or yeast.

10-10-2004, 12:38 AM	#1
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10-10-2004, 06:40 AM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I take 1 carb assist 2 Flaxseed oil caps 3 calcium (900mg) 2 L-caratlin(sp) 1 calcium, mag, potassium Sometimes I take Green tea pills too.. I am a walking pharmacy! LOL

10-10-2004, 07:53 PM	#3
1Life2Live Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 3,957 Gallery: 1Life2Live Stats: :( 306~275.8~200 WOE: WW ~ Flex ~ 35Pts Start Date: February 21, 2008	Diana, why do I need to take something else other than my CartSmart By One A Day?

10-11-2004, 04:24 AM	#4
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Because look at the % on the label..... some doesn't give you enough. Take Calcium for example... 200mg isn not a Daily supply.

10-11-2004, 09:40 AM	#5
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	But Diana, you don't want to aim to get your daily requirements from pills. You want to choose the most nutrient-dense whole foods and the multivitamin is for 'insurance' just in case your menu planning does not meet all your requirements all the time. Taking a multi-vitamin is a great idea. Many others also choose to take a fiber supplement. Taking mega-doses of vitamins is not a good idea because not only can it intefere with absorption of other nutrients, but it is also a waste of money. And your body doesn't always absorb what's in the pill, and absorption is much more efficient from whole foods. There are some nutrients that research has shown added benefits above what is required to maintain health and some choose to supplement for that reason. But it is not necessary, and can be dangerous, to take supplements in doses of your daily requirement.

10-11-2004, 11:33 AM	#6
1Life2Live Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 3,957 Gallery: 1Life2Live Stats: :( 306~275.8~200 WOE: WW ~ Flex ~ 35Pts Start Date: February 21, 2008	So A-N, is what I am taking okay to take?

10-11-2004, 12:35 PM	#7
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Yes, it's a multivitamin which is an important thing to take. There are so many different ones that are available, the one you choose is based on what you prefer- in terms of brand, cost, etc.

10-14-2004, 04:40 PM	#9
sunset Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,017 Gallery: sunset	I take Geritoll Complete vitamins ( yes thry are still around LOL) they are the only one I have found that doesn't contain any sugar or yeast.