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Posted 7/1/2015 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All

I started to take a multi vitamin around a week ago and feel that it has made a big difference in my energy levels which is great I must of been low on a lot of the B vitamins.

If you are not taking any vitamins I would recommend you give it a go.

Hibee
Posted 7/1/2015 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
I agree Hibee. Multi vitamins can be very helpful if you have a bad diet.
But I think we all should focus on eating better than rely on these vitamin supplements.

The other day I read a post about taking vitamin D but you can easily create vitamin D in your body from normal sun exposure 15 mintutes a day and it has been said that taking oral vitamin D isn't beneficial at all when compared to what you can gain from sun exposure.

If you are low on vitamins, it's best to eat real healthy food (fresh vegetables, nuts, fish and meat) than rely on these types of supplements. When I feel sick or am lacking energy I always look back at what I ate during the week and decide to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

I do believe that you can't have perfect meals everyday due to busy work schedules and supplements can be very helpful to those who feel are not able to eat well during the week.
Posted 7/1/2015 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
I eat terrible, I usually only eat dinner as I am not hungry during the day, and I'm so nauseous in the mornings I can't stomach food of any kind or it just comes back up.

Therefore I do take vitamins, I take a multi-vitamin, 2000IU of Vit D, and 250mg of Magnesium. I don't know if they do anything or not, lol. But I take them regardless cause I know I need them cause of my horrific diet.
Posted 7/1/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Cheers Hibee!

Glad this is helping...and that you've passed along the advice to others...

...for those who have trouble swallowing pills (a common reason some don't take vitamins) there are now gummie versions for adults being sold.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/1/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Melodie

I have a very balanced diet and eat very healthily I always have as I have always been into sport so have always been conscious what I eat and when.

You can not rely on a healthy diet to give you the correct amount of recommended vitamins even professional sportsmen/women take supplements so that they get the correct amount of vitamins into their body.

Hibee
Posted 7/1/2015 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I take supplements myself. My body doesn't absorb them well, but I try. lol

edited to add:

I am like AL. I have a lot of nausea in the morning, and don't like to eat. I will choke down a yogurt to take morning meds with, but not until after I've been up for a couple of hours. I may eat a small snack (handful of almonds & red grapes usually) in the afternoon. Again, so I can take meds. I do eat a healthy evening meal.

I just cannot consume enough food to keep my vitamins and minerals up. I do try to get sun each day, but I am sensitive to it (one of my Lupus symptoms) so I have to limit it, and some days my light sensitivity just won't allow me to go out.

Post Edited (Jake'sMom) : 7/1/2015 12:02:16 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/1/2015 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Just posting information from a few reliable sources.


Vitamin Supplements: Healthy or Hoax  (source: American Heart Association)
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Vitamin-Supplements-Healthy-or-Hoax_UCM_432104_Article.jsp


Dietary supplements: Do they help or hurt (source: Harvard Medical School)
http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/dietary-supplements-do-they-help-or-hurt

Posted 7/1/2015 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
My endocrinologist has told me that I am extremely low in Vitamin D. He has me on a weekly 50,000 units of D2 and a daily 2000 units of D3. I just started doing this consistently so if it makes a difference I'll let you guys know.

I wonder if the Vitamin D deficiency contributes to our symptoms?
Posted 7/1/2015 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hibee,

That's awesome that you feel a difference after adding that in.

I also have a pretty healthy diet. I eat more veggies than fruit, so maybe some sweets would help me a little.

I take a prenatal multivitamin, vitamin d, magnesium, melatonin, fish oil and flax seed oil. I think I could stand to increase my vitamin d some more though.
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