Vitamins. What do you take?

MichelleM · 03-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Im taking a ONE A DAY MULTI and two FISH OIL capsules daily.

I used to be far more obsessed with taking all different vitamins. Now I dont.

I just re-read my DANDR book and there was soooo much emphasis on vitamins (by Dr. A himself) but...Im still unsure of the true benefits of vitamins so im opting for the minimal stuff, for now.

BTW, Im 48 years old, and peri moenopausal !

StephV · 03-03-2010, 02:19 PM

I'm not a big pill taker of any sort... I'm trying for just a one a day multi but I forget quite often... I agree lots of emphasis is put on vitamins by Dr. Atkins, can't wait to hear what others are taking:-)

teri f · 03-03-2010, 02:26 PM

I supplement with Vit D3, cod liver oil, magnesium, and extra omega 3 fish oil capsules.

MichelleM · 03-03-2010, 02:36 PM

wow they JUST did a news story on our local newscast about how 'Fish oil' capsules are found to have PCB in them?? or something like that.

They mentioned 8 brands that were NOT PCB free..and that they could cause cancer . Sigh.. They mentioned. 'Nature Made' among other brands.

Anyone hear of this PCB they are referring to??

goose1 · 03-03-2010, 02:43 PM

I just take a Vit D daily.

jenerosity · 03-03-2010, 03:31 PM

A generic one-a-day for weight loss vitamin. If I don't take it I get cravings.

Extra calcium + D - it helps with fat loss and osteoporosis runs rampant in my family.

At least one 1200 mg fish oil capsule daily for back pain. I've noticed if I don't take it for a few days, I'll get that twinge in my lower back again. However, now I'm off to see what this PCB is all about...thanks for the info!

icebear · 03-03-2010, 03:40 PM

i kept taking my prenatals and omega fish oil

Demonica · 03-03-2010, 03:48 PM

I take vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, garlic, vitamin B-12 and acidophillus (which I am out of right now) I usually take calcium too but I am out of that as well.

I should take a multi, but I read a Kevin Trudeau book that (whether or not it is true) freaked me out about multi vitamins, how they are supposedly really bad for you.

MichelleM · 03-03-2010, 03:54 PM

Demonica...EVERYTHING , if you do a Google search, has SOMEONE who says its 'really bad for you'.

IzzyTheTerrible · 03-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Kal High Potency soft multi (with iron) - makes me feel soo much better. Without these I'm afternoon napping.
B-12 as needed for energy (I work at 6 am and often for 12 or more hours at a time)

Just started taking Calcium/D/Mag because I broke my foot and really shouldn't have. After doing some calculation, except on the days when I eat cheese, I was only getting about 50% my calcium needs.

I used to be a non-vitamin taker till I figured I would try a soft gelcap vitamin (rather than hard pills), and it gave me so much energy (and does not have many B vitamins in it) that I am convinced there is something that I desperately need from it. I'm sold on vitamins.

IzzyTheTerrible · 03-03-2010, 04:06 PM

Oops, double post!

Joy-FL · 03-03-2010, 04:31 PM

Multi vitamin -iron
Fish oil
Multi amino
Vit D3
Vit C
DMAE
Biotin
Echinacea
Resveratrol
Cal-mag
Co-Q-10
and a couple of others depending on how I've been feeling lately.

The first two are the only ones I make sure to take every single day. The others, maybe five days a week if I remember.

NutinHonie · 03-03-2010, 04:47 PM

I spend way too much money on vitamins/supplements :blush:

Multi-vitamin (from ProCaps Labs, currently take the Complete, but prefer the Elite) which includes Omega3
D3
Magnesium

tomswife · 03-03-2010, 05:01 PM

I have spent so much money on different vitamins over the years. I have not noticed any difference. So now all I take is a multi vitamin and when this supply is gone I'm done with vitamins for good.

loveyourself · 03-03-2010, 05:05 PM

I take a multi, magnesium, calcium, garlic oil, vit e oil, b, fish oil, b12 as needed, vit d, vit c.

FloridaShell · 03-03-2010, 05:24 PM

B Complex
Magnesium
Biotin
Iron

KellyKelly · 03-03-2010, 05:31 PM

I take this...I also take fish oil blend capsules when I remember. But, like clockwork I take this multi before bed.

sugarless4life · 03-03-2010, 05:32 PM

I take a bunch because I believe in them all. Have since 2002 and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Having said that ... if I only could afford two supplements, they would be CoQ10 and Krill Oil.

Betty

sfachillesgirl · 03-03-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveyourself

I take a multi, magnesium, calcium, garlic oil, vit e oil, b, fish oil, b12 as needed, vit d, vit c.

loveyourself, you're killing me!!! First it was a slab of pork and now it's 11 supplements.

loveyourself · 03-03-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfachillesgirl

loveyourself, you're killing me!!! First it was a slab of pork and now it's 11 supplements.

what can i say! i have an indulgent personality

InTheLight · 03-03-2010, 06:07 PM

I take a Centrum Silver multivitamin w/calcium and a magnesium tablet every day --

gina59 · 03-03-2010, 08:06 PM

Multi vitamin
Magnesium
Calcium

DeltaSierra · 03-03-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarless4life

I take a bunch because I believe in them all. Have since 2002 and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Having said that ... if I only could afford two supplements, they would be CoQ10 and Krill Oil.

Betty

Betty - you've mentioned krill oil a couple times, I've never heard of it - do you get the same benefit as omega 3 oil? I take salmon oil capsules and wonder if krill is better?

HSingARMYmom · 03-04-2010, 01:06 AM

Its funny that this thread came up - dh picks on me all the time about the "handful" of vitamins I take every night. They seem to make me feel better so I just let him pick.

I take:
generic multi "complete"
garlic
potassium
salmon oil
calcium/magnesium/zinc combo
Probiotic
and during cold flu season - extra Vit. C, Zinc and echinacea

I've been taking 5-HTP for the past month but haven't really noticed any difference in my mood or cravings so I don't think i'll buy it again once I run out.

JerseyGyrl · 03-04-2010, 03:15 AM

Multi without Iron
Vitamin C with Echinacea
Hair, Nail & Skin vitamin
Fish Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Garlic

Blondie Baby · 03-04-2010, 03:36 AM

Ultra Mega for Women Active formula and since I'm allergic to milk I also take calcium/potassium/magnesium supplement.

Kaimi2008 · 03-04-2010, 07:14 AM

prenatal vitamins

Mimosa23 · 03-04-2010, 07:18 AM

Due to some hereditary issues and some deficiencies, I take lots:
Magnesium
D3
Biotin
Potassium
Cod liver Oil
Kelp
Silica
Spirulina
Digestive enzymes
probiotics

JazzleBug · 03-04-2010, 07:34 AM

A whole food multi vitamin (covers all bases and I feel fantastic when I take it)
Biotin (for hair and nails)
Omega 3's (for overall well-being and my skin and energy)
D3 (because I like having an immune system)
Probiotics (usually as needed if I have a tummy upset or something)
Magnesium (to help me relax and sleep and take care of bathroom business

)
Virgin Coconut Oil (thyroid support/energy/warmth, skin, hair, and nails, & brain function)

I used to take Spirulina and swore that I would never be without it. Unfortunately, I started feeling really bad on it and I have to wonder if it was related to the iodine and my thyroid problems. I miss the energy boost it gave me - it was fantastic.

I have CLA and GLA, but am on the fence as to whether I should take them or not.

sugarless4life · 03-04-2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neecy08

Betty - you've mentioned krill oil a couple times, I've never heard of it - do you get the same benefit as omega 3 oil? I take salmon oil capsules and wonder if krill is better?

Neecy, yes, krill IS the superior oil. Dr. Mercola and Dr. Eades both encourage it over the regular fish oil.

Here's some good reading on it.

Krill Oil 48x Better Than Fish Oil?

Betty

03-03-2010, 01:45 PM	#1
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,744 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	Vitamins. What do you take? Im taking a ONE A DAY MULTI and two FISH OIL capsules daily. I used to be far more obsessed with taking all different vitamins. Now I dont. I just re-read my DANDR book and there was soooo much emphasis on vitamins (by Dr. A himself) but...Im still unsure of the true benefits of vitamins so im opting for the minimal stuff, for now. BTW, Im 48 years old, and peri moenopausal !

03-03-2010, 04:05 PM	#10
IzzyTheTerrible Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St Pete, FL Posts: 668 Gallery: IzzyTheTerrible Stats: 290/269/150 WOE: Listening to my body Start Date: Every day is a new day. :)	Kal High Potency soft multi (with iron) - makes me feel soo much better. Without these I'm afternoon napping. B-12 as needed for energy (I work at 6 am and often for 12 or more hours at a time) Just started taking Calcium/D/Mag because I broke my foot and really shouldn't have. After doing some calculation, except on the days when I eat cheese, I was only getting about 50% my calcium needs. I used to be a non-vitamin taker till I figured I would try a soft gelcap vitamin (rather than hard pills), and it gave me so much energy (and does not have many B vitamins in it) that I am convinced there is something that I desperately need from it. I'm sold on vitamins. __________________ My collected recipes Hubby - 267/244/??? Last edited by IzzyTheTerrible; 03-03-2010 at 04:07 PM..

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NutinHonie Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 7,807 Gallery: NutinHonie Stats: 209/173/145 Start Date: 10/1/08	I spend way too much money on vitamins/supplements :blush: Multi-vitamin (from ProCaps Labs, currently take the Complete, but prefer the Elite) which includes Omega3 D3 Magnesium Last edited by NutinHonie; 03-03-2010 at 04:48 PM..

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03-03-2010, 02:19 PM	#2
StephV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 256 Gallery: StephV Stats: 150/134.0/130 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/10	I'm not a big pill taker of any sort... I'm trying for just a one a day multi but I forget quite often... I agree lots of emphasis is put on vitamins by Dr. Atkins, can't wait to hear what others are taking:-)

03-03-2010, 02:26 PM	#3
teri f Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 5,094 Gallery: teri f Stats: 203/127/125 WOE: High fat VLC Start Date: Original start: January 3, 2001. Restart 6/18/2007	I supplement with Vit D3, cod liver oil, magnesium, and extra omega 3 fish oil capsules.

03-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#4
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,744 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	wow they JUST did a news story on our local newscast about how 'Fish oil' capsules are found to have PCB in them?? or something like that. They mentioned 8 brands that were NOT PCB free..and that they could cause cancer . Sigh.. They mentioned. 'Nature Made' among other brands. Anyone hear of this PCB they are referring to??

03-03-2010, 02:43 PM	#5
goose1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 385 Gallery: goose1 Stats: 229/191.8/189.2/140 WOE: lchf Start Date: March 18 2013	I just take a Vit D daily.

03-03-2010, 03:31 PM	#6
jenerosity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 424 Gallery: jenerosity Stats: 304/209/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/1/07	A generic one-a-day for weight loss vitamin. If I don't take it I get cravings. Extra calcium + D - it helps with fat loss and osteoporosis runs rampant in my family. At least one 1200 mg fish oil capsule daily for back pain. I've noticed if I don't take it for a few days, I'll get that twinge in my lower back again. However, now I'm off to see what this PCB is all about...thanks for the info!

03-03-2010, 03:40 PM	#7
icebear Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 13,016 Gallery: icebear Stats: 280/243/151 (5'5" tall) last ^D 7-15-10 WOE: Atkins' Returning after major life disruptions Start Date: Feb 9,2010	i kept taking my prenatals and omega fish oil

03-03-2010, 03:48 PM	#8
Demonica Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern Indiana Posts: 1,133 Gallery: Demonica Stats: 210/155.9!!!/140 WOE: low to moderate carb JUDDD Start Date: February 2010	I take vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, garlic, vitamin B-12 and acidophillus (which I am out of right now) I usually take calcium too but I am out of that as well. I should take a multi, but I read a Kevin Trudeau book that (whether or not it is true) freaked me out about multi vitamins, how they are supposedly really bad for you.

03-03-2010, 03:54 PM	#9
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,744 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	Demonica...EVERYTHING , if you do a Google search, has SOMEONE who says its 'really bad for you'.

03-03-2010, 04:06 PM	#11
IzzyTheTerrible Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St Pete, FL Posts: 668 Gallery: IzzyTheTerrible Stats: 290/269/150 WOE: Listening to my body Start Date: Every day is a new day. :)	Oops, double post!

03-03-2010, 04:31 PM	#12
Joy-FL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,495 Gallery: Joy-FL Stats: 223/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 30, 2009	Multi vitamin -iron Fish oil Multi amino Vit D3 Vit C DMAE Biotin Echinacea Resveratrol Cal-mag Co-Q-10 and a couple of others depending on how I've been feeling lately. The first two are the only ones I make sure to take every single day. The others, maybe five days a week if I remember.

03-03-2010, 05:01 PM	#14
tomswife Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elgin, Oregon Posts: 1,792 Gallery: tomswife Stats: 251/240/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	I have spent so much money on different vitamins over the years. I have not noticed any difference. So now all I take is a multi vitamin and when this supply is gone I'm done with vitamins for good.

03-03-2010, 05:05 PM	#15
loveyourself Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 131 Gallery: loveyourself Stats: 180/150/125-135 5'8" WOE: General LC (Mostly Atkins) Start Date: February 2012, restart!	I take a multi, magnesium, calcium, garlic oil, vit e oil, b, fish oil, b12 as needed, vit d, vit c.

03-03-2010, 05:24 PM	#16
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	B Complex Magnesium Biotin Iron

03-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#17
KellyKelly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 61 Gallery: KellyKelly Stats: Start: 155/Today: 149/Goal: 125 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: February 17, 2010	I take this...I also take fish oil blend capsules when I remember. But, like clockwork I take this multi before bed.

03-03-2010, 05:32 PM	#18
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	I take a bunch because I believe in them all. Have since 2002 and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Having said that ... if I only could afford two supplements, they would be CoQ10 and Krill Oil. Betty

03-03-2010, 06:07 PM	#21
InTheLight Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: D.C./Maryland area Posts: 2,379 Gallery: InTheLight Stats: 255/205/160 -- 5'7" tall WOE: Low carb/cutting back Start Date: Re-starting strong!! May 2013	I take a Centrum Silver multivitamin w/calcium and a magnesium tablet every day --

03-03-2010, 08:06 PM	#22
gina59 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX Posts: 640 Gallery: gina59 Stats: 181/172/135 (lose 45) WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/12	Multi vitamin Magnesium Calcium

03-04-2010, 01:06 AM	#24
HSingARMYmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: middle of nowhere, KS Posts: 459 Gallery: HSingARMYmom WOE: LC - my own way Start Date: 1/1/11	Its funny that this thread came up - dh picks on me all the time about the "handful" of vitamins I take every night. They seem to make me feel better so I just let him pick. I take: generic multi "complete" garlic potassium salmon oil calcium/magnesium/zinc combo Probiotic and during cold flu season - extra Vit. C, Zinc and echinacea I've been taking 5-HTP for the past month but haven't really noticed any difference in my mood or cravings so I don't think i'll buy it again once I run out.

03-04-2010, 03:15 AM	#25
JerseyGyrl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW New Jersey But, My Heart's In Pittsburgh! GO STEELERS!!! Posts: 1,363 Gallery: JerseyGyrl Stats: 245/143/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 13,2004	Multi without Iron Vitamin C with Echinacea Hair, Nail & Skin vitamin Fish Oil Evening Primrose Oil Garlic

03-04-2010, 03:36 AM	#26
Blondie Baby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,600 Gallery: Blondie Baby Stats: 213/126/130 WOE: JUDDD with LC	Ultra Mega for Women Active formula and since I'm allergic to milk I also take calcium/potassium/magnesium supplement.

03-04-2010, 07:14 AM	#27
Kaimi2008 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,713 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 197.2/181.0/155 (for now) 5'6" WOE: Jenny Craig At-Home Start Date: November 2, 2012	prenatal vitamins

03-04-2010, 07:18 AM	#28
Mimosa23 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 5,931 Gallery: Mimosa23 Stats: 220/215.6/155 WOE: Nourishing Traditions without grains/IF	Due to some hereditary issues and some deficiencies, I take lots: Magnesium D3 Biotin Potassium Cod liver Oil Kelp Silica Spirulina Digestive enzymes probiotics

03-04-2010, 07:34 AM	#29
JazzleBug Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kissin' Armadillos Posts: 2,814 Gallery: JazzleBug Stats: 235.7 \| 216.8 \| 135 @ 5'6" WOE: HCG/Primal Blueprint/Leptin Reset Start Date: 4/6/12	A whole food multi vitamin (covers all bases and I feel fantastic when I take it) Biotin (for hair and nails) Omega 3's (for overall well-being and my skin and energy) D3 (because I like having an immune system) Probiotics (usually as needed if I have a tummy upset or something) Magnesium (to help me relax and sleep and take care of bathroom business ) Virgin Coconut Oil (thyroid support/energy/warmth, skin, hair, and nails, & brain function) I used to take Spirulina and swore that I would never be without it. Unfortunately, I started feeling really bad on it and I have to wonder if it was related to the iodine and my thyroid problems. I miss the energy boost it gave me - it was fantastic. I have CLA and GLA, but am on the fence as to whether I should take them or not.