topic Re: What supplements are you taking? in Wellness

What supplements are you taking?

goldensrbest — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:02:02 GMT

Zinc, vitamin c,elder berry to stay free of colds,and what ever?

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Biftu — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:11:23 GMT

None. I believe if you eat a healthy diet supplements are not needed. Not that I always do!

Re: What supplements are you taking?

kaydee50 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:15:07 GMT

Vitamin D and zinc

Re: What supplements are you taking?

LindaSal — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:24:48 GMT

I alternate with Andrew Lessman Essential One and CQ10 every other day. I also take his Zinc and Vitamin C to help my immune system, especially in winter. My Vitamin D is included in my multi Essential One. I'd like to try his hair, skin and nails supplement to see if it would make a difference at all but I haven't yet. I don't want to "overtake" either.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

lgfan — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:30:48 GMT

I take a multivitamin, vitamin c and calcium with vitamin D.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

qvcaddition — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:36:26 GMT

I What am I not taking would be a shorter list. The most I order on HSN is Andrew's vitimins. All through the day and 3 at night. I don't take any other brand of vitamins. Love listening to his explainations of each vitamin. Good information. So far blood work great.

I have the usual old age symptons, but nothing like some younger than me, maybe in their 70''s. I do exercise everyday. Have been for 65+ years.

I believe that is what has gotten me to where I am health wise.

The vitamins are a plus to add to my diet, which is OK, but not strict.

I have lived longer than my parents, grandparents, husbands.

My Grandmother lived to 86, my dad 82. I hope to be able to make 90 and still have the health and to take care of myself as I can now.

No outside help yet. I think a lot of people are living longer today. Moving ones body if you can is important and a good outlook.

Good diet helps. No fast or process foods.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Travone — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:40:49 GMT

I take a multivitamin in the morning and potassium at night. No Rx meds. I think that's pretty good for 64.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Marimsw — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:41:48 GMT

I really like the Andrew lessman vitamins but I agree if you take the 'essential 1' I watch what else I take.

My dr told me that most people should take 4-5,000 units of vitamin d. Not sure if that's because we live north (lack of sunshine). But you can ask to be tested (blood test). I was tested by my gynecologist and told to take 5000 units a day.

I also take vitamin c - I think it really helps your immunity for colds etc but I'll have to look in to zinc.

I periodically take the hair skin and nails vitamin and the ultimate eye support vitamin. I really don't take them tho if I take the essential 1.

Whatever you decide I highly recommend Andrew lessman! Never have any stomach issues from taking his vitamins. Also, I have a family member that's a nutritionist that told me all vitamins aren't equal - Andrew lessman is one of the brands she recommends. Made in USA .

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Kachina624 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:48:30 GMT

@goldensrbest. Why is this important for the community to know? Kind of a nosy, intrusive question with no purpose.

As somebody pointed out, if you eat a healthy diet you don't need to waste money on supplements.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

goldensrbest — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:50:48 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@goldensrbest. Why is this important for the community to know? Kind of a nosy, intrusive question with no purpose.
Nosy? SEEMS there are those that need to be RUDE, YOU!!!
As somebody pointed out, if you eat a healthy diet you don't need to waste money on supplements.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

justashopper — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:52:44 GMT

I take the Elemis Skin Future supplements. That's it

Re: What supplements are you taking?

bikerbabe — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:58:07 GMT

Actually, today’s mass market produce contains significantly less vitamins and antioxidants than decades ago, due to farming practices.

Some individuals are chronically deficient, despite attempting to eat “healthy”.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:08:33 GMT

@bikerbabe Well said. I am naturally deficient in Iron so I must take a supplement. I also take a daily vitamin, C , zinc and fiber.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:12:46 GMT

@Kachina624 wow...are you ok? Perhaps you are not feeling well? You have been even more harsh than usual the past couple days.

Asking what supplements people take on an anonymous message board is not being nosy. It can be inspiring to someone who may not be aware of a supplement so they ask. Its educational No different than asking who wears jean jackets, dangle earrings or ever tried delivery grocery shopping.what harm can be done with such info. Not asking if people have psychological problems or how much money they have.

Cheese and crackers! Feel better soon.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

cotton4me — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:19:22 GMT

From Sonata Senior Living:

“Older adults are at higher risk for developing nutrient deficiencies due to a low dietary intake or impairment in absorption of nutrients in the body. Due to changes in the digestive system, as we age, it becomes more difficult for the body to break down and absorb nutrients from food.”

I tend to have nutritional deficiencies even though I eat a healthy diet. I take a multi, Bone-Up (supplement for bone health), magnesium, extra B vitamins including B12, D3 and others as needed.

Re: What supplements are you taking?

Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:19:31 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ Cheese and Crackers!! I am screaming!! lol

Re: What supplements are you taking?

LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:28:28 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
@LizzieInSRQ Cheese and Crackers!! I am screaming!! lol

One must improvise when we are not allowed to cuss on this message board. Thst is certainly not what i really say in real life. lol

Re: What supplements are you taking?

bikerbabe — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:32:29 GMT

Cheese and crackers. 🤣🥰

Re: What supplements are you taking?

GingerHead — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:00:14 GMT

@goldensrbest

I started taking a multi because of this study and after looking into longevity more:

A neuroscientist who studies the aging brain says he started taking multivitamins because of his own research

https://www.insider.com/multivitamins-for-memory-older-adults-benefit-2023-10

Before that I thought I was good with a healthy diet and was taking and continue to take vitamin D +K, CoQ10, fish oil. milk thistle, hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, probably others I'm forgetting.

For longevity: creatine,taurine,NAC,lysine (just started these)

Re: What supplements are you taking?

santorini — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:40:12 GMT

@qvcaddition wrote:
I What am I not taking would be a shorter list. The most I order on HSN is Andrew's vitimins. All through the day and 3 at night. I don't take any other brand of vitamins. Love listening to his explainations of each vitamin. Good information. So far blood work great.
I have the usual old age symptons, but nothing like some younger than me, maybe in their 70''s. I do exercise everyday. Have been for 65+ years.
I believe that is what has gotten me to where I am health wise.
The vitamins are a plus to add to my diet, which is OK, but not strict.
I have lived longer than my parents, grandparents, husbands.
My Grandmother lived to 86, my dad 82. I hope to be able to make 90 and still have the health and to take care of myself as I can now.
No outside help yet. I think a lot of people are living longer today. Moving ones body if you can is important and a good outlook.
Good diet helps. No fast or process foods.

My thoughts exactly. I take a lot of Lessman vitamins and I won't ever stop. I am very healthy and I will continue taking these supplements.