& if so, what vitamins should I be taking? Have any of you found any that particularly helped?


Thanks! Always,
BB

Hello Bbee and welcome!

My answer would be yes, it is important, because it will help keep your immune system strong and filled with proper nutrients for energy during the day, and rest at night. Plus, keep any sickness away! I take Zoe Life, and the reason it because it is unprocessed, raw nutrients powerpacked with antioxidants. It is 22 fruits & vegetables, Acai, Noni, Mangosteen and Green Tea Extract ground to a powder I put in water, yogurt or a smoothie. I like it because it isn't processed and I'm getting my monies worth. When stuff is processed into a tablet or liquid, the heathing and cooling it goes through makes it lose alot of it's nutrient value.....so basically a waste of money. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Thanks!

I take supplements daily and seem to notice if I miss a day or two. It seems that what to take might differ with age. Since I'm 51, I'm making sure I get my calcium, etc.

I streamlined my plan with advice from a professional nutritionist at a our whole foods grocery. I made an appointment, discussed my lifestyle and we came up with a plan.

Best Wishes!

I have heard that taking the womens one a day weight smart will help you lose weight. Don't know if it works or not, but it couldn't hurt.

I take the weight smart vitamins, and don't find that they make dieting any easier. I think the formula is designed to address the nutritional deficits most common to dieters more than making dieting easier or more successful.

I don't think taking a multi-vitamin is necessary to weight loss, but I take one more as a nutritional insurance policy. It can't compensate for a crappy diet, but it might fill in small gaps in a pretty-good diet.

I also take the weight smart and I second that opinion

I take calcium and a multivitamin, ever since I discovered, through tracking on dietpower.com, that it is very, very difficult to get all the necessary vits and mins on a calorie restricted diet.

I did weight smart vitamins, I didn't feel a difference.

I currently take a Teen Vitamin (I'll be 18 in early August) and calcium (Not a huge milk fan) with my last meal/snack so it absorbs better/more into my system. If you take them alone, they go right through you unless you have a huge vitamin/mineral deficit. When I'm watching what I'm eating, picking healthier meals, I can feel a difference and I think it helps too. Generally speaking, they say not to take a vitamin unless you don't consume dairy, have a deficit, advised by a doctor, or medically need to take one (Like a current prescription you take filters out a vitamin.) The average adult doesn't need a vitamin due to the amount of variety and food we (over) eat.

But, yes, I feel and see a slight difference. I do feel better the next day too. It does depend on the person.

Since you are trying to loose weight, a supplement is recommended because you are releasing stored nutrients/chemicals from fat that could cause free radicals; which cause damage.

I really dont know.Dieaticians say that if you eat the correct foods, you should be getting what you need that way.I obviously dont so I do take a multivitamin.This is one of the questions that has many opinions.At the end of the day...it cant hurt.

You don't have to but it's a good idea. I experienced some hair loss a few months ago and began taking a strong multi. in addition to my fish oil. My hair loss seems to have slowed. It's one of the NSV in Weight Watchers. I am not in WW but have read lots of things about the program and follow most of the advice.

I think most adults can benefit from a good multi-vitamin (one that is readily broken down in your stomach and made from natural sources) and an Omega supplement.

My cardiologist is a big fan of adults taking these. This is a doctor I respect very much.

I currently take Bluebonnet Multi One and also Nature's Bounty Omega 3-6-9 (Fish, Flax, Borage Oil combo). But, I switch brands every now and then. I have to say - I really notice more moisture in my eyes, skin and hair since beginning the Omega supp.

I just turned 35 so I probably need to get crackin' on a calcium supplement, too.

Dieting or not...having a multi on board to fill in the blanks is good. I would just research brands/types. Me personally, I wanted to avoid ones loaded with random herbs, wanted one proven to be absorbed well (no sense paying for a vitamin you are just going to poop out), and I also wanted one that was certified Kosher - I am not Jewish, but the standards to be met for Kosher cert. make me happy .

PS - Be careful not to take fish/flax oil supps or multi's on an empty stomach. May make you feel icky. But, with a little food in there you should feel fine.