topic Vitamins/Supplements in Wellness

Vitamins/Supplements

nktmt — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:20:21 GMT

I take AL vitamins and wonder if anyone is ever concerned about the total %DV when your choices are entered into the vitamin calculator on his ProCap website. I take four of his supplements (as directed) and highest amount is 4000 %DV for the B12. I love his products and when I call CS they are very helpful and assure me that there is no problem the total %DV when combining any of his products. Does anyone else think maybe this is to high of a DV%

I have searched the internet for a quality vitamins without all the extra a-b-c-d & whatever added. I have also search the passed forums to get some idea.

I do not understand why you would take 4000%DV of a product if 100% is all that you body needs. Your paying for more than is actually absorbed.

Could you please tell me what brands you use.

Thank You!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:35:49 GMT

I like watching/listening to Lessman in order to glean whatever knowledge he can impart, but then I go to Vitacost and look for a comparable product in capsule form. Most of the time I've been successful. The one I can't match to my satisfaction is the Healthy Hair Skin and Nails so I have to get that one from him. I have also done the research to find RDI's of certain vitamins/minerals and try not to double up by taking things that contain common ingredients. It takes some work and calculating, but it can be done.

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nktmt — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:05:32 GMT

Hi JeanLouiseFinch,

Thank you for your response. I have been on the Vitacost website and will check it out again. Andrews Today's Special on July 13 will be Hair Skin & Nails W/EGCG. I called a CS with ProCapLabs and she said he just likes to add something different to the existing products during the specials. I can not take anything wit EGCG in it. She said she was not sure if they would offer the regular formula during that time. If they do I can at least take advantage of the free shipping.

I do check the ingredients very carefully, it's just difficult to know who has a good supplement & which ones are a waste of money.

Thank you again for your time.

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VaBelle35 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:49:13 GMT

I had the same question as you. I take the Women's Complete 100 Max, CoQ10, TruQ10, Cholestacare and Fibermucil. The CoQ10 comes with a bottle of B Complex and I wasn't sure if I should take the extra B since I was already getting the B in the Multi.

In reading Andrew's blog, he lists the total amount of CoQ10 and TruQ10 that he takes and the B complex that he takes, which I think is what is in my Women's Complete 100 Max. I forget what it is now, but you can google it. Since the CoQ10 comes with B Complex and it is the same amount as in the Women's Complete 100 Max, I just throw out the bottle of B Complex.

I would do some key word searches on his blogs and I am sure you will find the answer you need.

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willdob3 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:56:40 GMT

No, I'm not worried about it at all. The recommended DV amounts are not for optimal health. I'm confident that AL knows what he is doing. He has addressed this before & you might find info explaining it on his blog. I'm not sure.

That said, I no longer take multivitamins because I find it makes more sense to concentrate on supplementing specific nutrients I need in correct amounts for me. Multis just toss in a bunch of stuff and, while they may be good ingredients, they are not necessarily what my body really needs or the amounts I need.

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aprilskies — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:58:44 GMT

I dont know what to think about his stuff. I have about 4 of his vitamins and I got a little weary as to what I was taking. So right now I am taking his multi and the d. Once I am done with the multi, I will start taking the others. After I am done with all the vitamins, the only thing I would reorder is the d, I think. If I replace the multi it may be with another brand. I dont believe in mega doses and Andrew just loves them. I do like though that he does use good ingredients with no fillers.

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nktmt — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:05:47 GMT

Thank you for your replies. I do know Andrew knows what he is doing and love when he is on HSN. I sometimes just second guess my decision. He did have information about additional amount is different supplements on his blog at the end of last year. He also address this subject during one of his presentation. I remember he stated how many vitamins he took. I'm 65 and in good health however do not eat has well as I use to. I thought maybe as I got older my body does not absorb the vitamins as fast as a younger person. I did feel that taking the vitamins would supplement what I was not getting from a proper diet. I have been taking HSN, Astazanthin, Mag & Cal & Essential 1.

I just start thinking maybe the total amounts where high when he had the %DV right on the calculator page. I was just wondering if someone else had though that also.

I love Andrew's products and his customer service reps are the best.

I do appreciate everyone's time.

Thank You!

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151949 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 03:42:19 GMT

It is ridiculous to take such a high amount of anything - it is lost in your urine. Your body can't absorb that much- let alone store it.

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rat2e — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:09:24 GMT

I printed out the calculation page of all the products I take. My doctor was able to review and give them his blessing.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:19:14 GMT

On 6/26/2014 VaBelle35 said:
I had the same question as you. I take the Women's Complete 100 Max, CoQ10, TruQ10, Cholestacare and Fibermucil. The CoQ10 comes with a bottle of B Complex and I wasn't sure if I should take the extra B since I was already getting the B in the Multi.

In reading Andrew's blog, he lists the total amount of CoQ10 and TruQ10 that he takes and the B complex that he takes, which I think is what is in my Women's Complete 100 Max. I forget what it is now, but you can google it. Since the CoQ10 comes with B Complex and it is the same amount as in the Women's Complete 100 Max, I just throw out the bottle of B Complex.

I would do some key word searches on his blogs and I am sure you will find the answer you need.

I take a lot of his products too. I was taking his Women's Complete & switched to his Essential One Multi. He will also have it as a TS in July.

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Mindy D — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:48:46 GMT

The government's daily values are often behind the medical research in this field. The amounts the government advises of D3, for example, are below what the best research has shown to be adequate. Many doctors recommend more D3, in keeping with the research and with the guidelines from other respected, established medical sources, instead of the FDA. For excellent information on vitamins and minerals and similar issues, I highly recommend the Linus Pauling Institute. Just google it. Expertly written explanation on each vitamin and other types of supplements.

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violann — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:40:09 GMT

Perhaps lost in YOUR urine HH, but working fine for me!

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addiegal — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:05:49 GMT

I no longer use Lessman's products, not in years. I now buy from Vitacost and iHerb and some things I get at discount and drugstores. Just do your research on the vitamins and brands available. But taking too much is not a good idea, it wastes money and some can be bad for us!

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NickNack — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:31:11 GMT

I happened to switch channels the other day when Dr. Oz was talking about supplements. He said not to take over 100% of the recommended dose.

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customer 5 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:52:13 GMT

I only take one capsule of these AL per day because some of the vitamins/minerals are repeated in the different bottles.

Healthy Hair Skin & Nails plus Pomegranate 40:40, Ultimate Women's Wellness. I know AL says on the bottle to take 2 capsules a day. But I find that by taking one of each of these I don't overload on the daily intake. I also find I feel good and with energy. My blood tests have also been good.

I do however take another brand not AL of Calcium Citrate and Ester C daily.

I usually do take advantage of AL sales and buy the big bottles.

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Sunshine Kate — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:13:32 GMT

I trust AL's judgment on his vitamins. However, if you think it's too much how about taking them every other day or every three days.

I've read this is what some do depending on your own calculations.

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qvcaddition — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:17:51 GMT

Dr. PERICONE,s hair, skin, and nails really work great, but had to stop, because too expensive. I now take AL, but not As good. OK.

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ROMARY — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:35:31 GMT

Some vitamins are stored, not excreted when we take too much/many. Always check to find which are fat soluble. You don't want too much stored in your system. At least that's what we learned in Biology (or whatever) classes many years ago.

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ROMARY — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:37:49 GMT

I recall A, E, possibly D, could be toxic if too much/many are taken. Also, Iron (mineral). I believe there were a couple of others, but don't recall right now. Just look up 'fat soluble vitamins'.

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VaBelle35 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:43:24 GMT

The FDA has a report on safe upper limits for all stages of life.

Maybe that will ease your mind.