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Title: vitamins
Post by: LaKecias on September 29, 2014, 08:01:01 am
Do you take multivitamins? Do you think they really help?
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Post by: Nancy5 on September 29, 2014, 09:23:30 am
I do everyday.  I don't know if it helps or not, but I've taken them for years.
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Post by: LaTashaS28 on September 29, 2014, 11:38:58 am
Yes I take Women's Multivitamins everyday if I don't forget to take them. I take the gummy vitamins which are better to take for me.
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Post by: BMaston12 on September 29, 2014, 01:29:40 pm
Do you take multivitamins? Do you think they really help?
No. I take many supplements. Potassuin,calcium,E,B12 and I have been told that C is the best way to avoid colds and flu. I will stillbe getting my flu shot! And yes, the vitamins help. My doctor has put me on someof them and the E gets rid of the night sweats.
BMaston12
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Post by: lsqblueday on September 29, 2014, 02:39:56 pm
I used to take multivitamin, but didn't see effect, so i stop that
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Post by: monnee on September 29, 2014, 03:53:48 pm
Eat fresh fruits and veggies to get vitamins naturally.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: blondie71 on September 29, 2014, 05:00:52 pm
Yes I take vitamins.  I take a woman one a day and Fish oil.  Now the fish oil works for high cholesterol it brought it down to normal but I am still working on high triglycerides but over all they have worked.
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Post by: mill8277 on September 29, 2014, 05:53:58 pm
I started a multivitamin with minerals over a week ago to try and help with the heart palpations I suffer from, but I'm not seeing any results, yesterday and today they have been very bad....
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Post by: ktheodos on September 29, 2014, 06:25:45 pm
Yes! Idk, maybe a little I suppose
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Post by: linderlizzie on September 29, 2014, 06:36:15 pm
I don't take multivitamins. I take a thrillion individual vitamins. Whenever I hear that some vitamin does something beneficial, I take it.

I hope it doesn't make a difference that the vitamin companies are doing the surveys.  ::)  Ha!

FYI: I do know that thrillion is not really a word. I just hear it on the radio from Dana Loesch and I like it.
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Post by: haimsterette on September 29, 2014, 06:48:10 pm
I used to take B12 supplements but failed to keep up the habit. Multivitamins tend to make my stomach feel really queasy, but I'm going to attempt taking them again, making sure to do so tentatively -- and with a good meal! :thumbsup: :) I do think they make a difference, especially if you aren't ingesting enough nutrients from your food, which I think is the case with a lot of people.
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Post by: timvolley on September 29, 2014, 08:19:30 pm
i dont take any vitamins or know if they help
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Post by: Forp on September 29, 2014, 08:27:08 pm
Yep, each and everyday
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Post by: catherinedwhite on September 29, 2014, 08:45:45 pm
I go in stages. Right now I am not taking any supplements.
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Post by: champak97 on September 29, 2014, 08:57:45 pm
I used to take multi vitamins regularly, but now I eat more fresh fruit and veggies.
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Post by: Getinonthis on September 29, 2014, 09:32:47 pm
Doctor shared with me that at my age I don't need multi vitamins, just continue to eat well, exercise and manage stress by taking relax my mind.
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Post by: kapeh12 on September 29, 2014, 10:11:13 pm
I have a natural multi-vitamin that I take each day, plus I also take magnesium supplements.  The magnesium I started a few years ago when I had chronic muscle spasms that would not stop - mostly due to my athletic activities.  I learned that older athletes and high performance athletes sometimes need to take magnesium and/or potassium supplements to help the muscles to relax properly if you body isn't getting enough through your diet to keep up with one's activity level.

I don't take the full recommended dosage (mine recommends 3 capsule per day) - I only take 2 per day and that's enough to balance me out, and no more muscle spasms.  When I do have a bout where the spasms occur and last more than a day or two, I up my intake to the recommended 3 capsules until I balance out again.  Typically those flare ups occur when I add new or extra activities that are short term (like my regular workouts and training, combined with extra seasonal yard work).
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Post by: texasmom32 on September 29, 2014, 10:32:34 pm
They definitely do help.  I think it would be better if we could get all the vitamins we need out of food, but most of us don't so I think it's important to take a daily multi-vitamin.
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Post by: mrrangerrick on September 29, 2014, 10:42:10 pm
I take a daily multi-vitamin and I feel slightly more energetic!
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Post by: dreamyxo on September 30, 2014, 12:03:10 am
Yes can't really say it helps except for one, L-lysine it definitely helps prevents fever blisters.
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Post by: plennis on September 30, 2014, 01:09:43 am
I take a multivitamin, plus I drink an acai juice 2 times a day.  The juice makes a big difference, I sleep better, my joints don't hurt /ache when I drink it regularly.  A few days off and I can really tell the difference.   I try to eat a balanced diet, but it doesn't always happen, this is just a little extra insurance.
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Post by: poochee on September 30, 2014, 05:20:09 am
I take hair vitamins daily. I just started a week ago, so I really don't know how good they work yet.
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Post by: rghvac69 on September 30, 2014, 05:42:22 am
I take a multi-vitamin every day and it seems to help with energy and preventing colds.
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Post by: patti4me on September 30, 2014, 07:54:26 am
I take a multi vitamin along with vitamin C, calcium tab, and a cranberry tab every evening after supper.  I've just recently added fish oil tabs with my supper.  I think they prob all help some.  My doctor tells me to keep taking them.
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Post by: jkhanson on September 30, 2014, 08:07:54 am
I take a multivitamin because I know that I don't eat as well as I should.  The vitamin is mini insurance program I guess
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Post by: beatsdrop on October 01, 2014, 12:32:36 pm
I really don't feel a difference, but I take them anyway. I love my gummy vitamins.
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Post by: hitch0403 on October 01, 2014, 01:46:00 pm
I think pro-biotics help.They put good bacteria in your gut and that helps your immune system.Having a strong immune system is important fighting off infections etc.

Id rather build up my immune system then take vaccinations where they are putting germs in my body.Thats my take on it.I have a friend that got a pneumonia vaccination and a little while later couldnt breathe 1 night and wound up in hospital with pneumonia.

Just my opinion.
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Post by: pkrahmer on October 01, 2014, 02:04:23 pm
I don't take a multi vitamin I am not good at taking pills. However my doctor recommends vitamin D and B 12 Thankfully they are small and can be crushed. I have to admitt the Vitimin D really helps with my mood especialy when It isn't sunny :rose: :pumpkin: :peace: :wave: 
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Post by: crisstar on October 01, 2014, 02:15:19 pm
I take vitamins because I don't eat healthy and I know I'm not getting all the nutrition I need from my food. So, yes they help as long as you're taking good quality vitamins.
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Post by: rpse1927 on October 01, 2014, 02:16:43 pm
I take vitimins and I do think they help.
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Post by: darkxtsuna on October 01, 2014, 10:27:28 pm
I take some about every two days just to get all my Vitas up.
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Post by: bleyd on October 02, 2014, 01:52:27 am
I cut down on the amount of vitamins I take...just got too expensive.  I still take calcium pills though.
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Post by: bremer51 on October 02, 2014, 08:12:14 am
I don't take a multivitamin, but I do take Vitamin C and Calcium w/Vitamin D.  I think vitamins help and I'm religious in taking my Vitamin C....haven't had a cold in two years.
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Post by: ghunter on October 02, 2014, 08:20:13 am
Yes, I do take a multi vitamins and during the winter months I try to take vitamin C as well.
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Post by: patapon555 on October 02, 2014, 08:24:37 am
I sometimes take them if I remember to, but I don't really know if there is a difference honestly
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Post by: dauna on October 02, 2014, 10:05:13 am
Take a multi-vitamin every morning.  Also look for drinks that have extra Vitamin C and calcium.
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Post by: paints on October 02, 2014, 12:46:19 pm
I take multi-vitamins sometimes, but mostly I just take magnesium and D3, and drink Carnation Instant Breakfast every couple of days. I try to get the vitamins I need from food, but sometimes it's not enough.
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Post by: PGS28 on October 02, 2014, 03:22:21 pm
I don't yet but I'm definitely going to incorporate some into my daily regimen soon. I think they help, especially for those of us who don't always eat right or have unhealthy habits.
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Post by: PGS28 on October 02, 2014, 03:23:05 pm
I want to take the gummy bear vitamins (if those are available for adults); maybe I can curve my sweet tooth while enhancing my body