topic Re: Vitamins in Wellness

Vitamins

bonnie f — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:22:26 GMT

I'm 46 and i'm looking for a good vitamin to take.. i've been looking on amazon, but there's alot.. saw a few that looks good, but wanted your opinion.. use to use natures code till they changed the formula... wish they wouldn't have changed, i really liked them

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Goldengate8361 — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:32:21 GMT

Twin Labs is a great, high quality brand. I recommend the site vitacost dot com. They have a great selection and the best prices.

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Katyq — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:51:24 GMT

I get the Metagenics packets from Amazon. I like them.

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KYToby — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:55:08 GMT

How abou checking with a qualified health care professional? They have far more knowledge and can profice better guidance than anonymous strangers on a shopping channel disussion board who have no training at all (doing Google searches does not count).

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TomCin — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 02:27:50 GMT

Everyone feels different about which vitamins they prefer. But as far as a multi vitamin to take on a daily basis, I choose Nature Made's brand. I've been taking that for years now and am very happy with it!

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sandraskates — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:02:31 GMT

I just started taking Nature's Way Alive Women's Energy and i really like it.

I bought it to replace the Kirkland Performance Multi that appears to have been discontinued. While I was rather upset about that, i think I'm liking the Alive better.

I also enjoy a powdered vitamin and mineral drink mix called Fatigued to Fantastic. It comes in two flavors - Berry and Orange. I like the orange better.

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Toppers — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 05:55:28 GMT

@qvc-loyal customer wrote:
I'm 46 and i'm looking for a good vitamin to take.. i've been looking on amazon, but there's alot.. saw a few that looks good, but wanted your opinion.. use to use natures code till they changed the formula... wish they wouldn't have changed, i really liked them

As you can already see, you'll get a lot of different opinions as everyone probably has a brand that they like.

My DH and I both take this product.

It does not contain any iron.

I take a store-brand equivalent of Centrum Silver Adults, for those 50+

It's a multivitamin and multimineral supplement.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:26:47 GMT

I loved Nature's Code and felt the best on those. I am sad they moved away from the intent of that brand.

I second Centrum Silver, I took the chewables when I left Nature's Code. They were the closest to the recommended daily requirements without going above the safe upper limit levels recommended by the FDA.

I am using Andrew Lessman's multivitamins now and feel fantastic on the version I use (my wallet, however, feels differently ;o)

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LonestarBabs — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:01:32 GMT

I take Cooper Complete and have been very satisfied with the multivitamin and supplements for several years.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:10:10 GMT

The one I choose to take is by Source Naturals called Life Force. It comes in a few varieties... with or without Iron and a greens added formula. My DH and myself have been on the Iron free variety for years... four capsules a day. It covers all the important antioxidents and the best potency. I buy them from Vitacost.

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:14:24 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
How abou checking with a qualified health care professional? They have far more knowledge and can profice better guidance than anonymous strangers on a shopping channel disussion board who have no training at all (doing Google searches does not count).

I disagree with this.

I will continue to come here on this forum and others for recommendations.

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henderson — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:19:01 GMT

I love Andrew Lessman's Essential 1. Capsules that aren't hard, but in powder form in a gelatin capsule, no fillers, no coloring. Doesn't upset the stomach. His products are excellent and worth the money.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:53:58 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
How abou checking with a qualified health care professional? They have far more knowledge and can profice better guidance than anonymous strangers on a shopping channel disussion board who have no training at all (doing Google searches does not count).

@KYToby Few if any "qualified health care professionals" know anything about taking vitamins let alone brands of vitamins. Most doctors get about six hours of training on natural supplements and vitamins. Doctors have no training to speak of and strangers on this board would be much better guidance to helping with a supplement question. Oh, and for your info, doctors use Google all the time! LOL!

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tends2dogs — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:16:19 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
@KYToby wrote:
How abou checking with a qualified health care professional? They have far more knowledge and can profice better guidance than anonymous strangers on a shopping channel disussion board who have no training at all (doing Google searches does not count).

I disagree with this.

I will continue to come here on this forum and others for recommendations.

@Sunshine Kate I agree whole heartedly. As far as asking a doctor, unless they are in a preventive type clinic setting, they are most likely going to tell you that if you eat a balanced diet, you don't need vitamins......what a crock. I feel for the people on cholesterol lowering drugs that aren't taking CoQ10. Most cardiologists are never going to tell their patients about that slip up in pharmacology.

I use Andrew Lessman's multivitamin PLUS I take many, many more supplements. I go to a preventive clinic, plus I read all the time about alternative choices.

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PilatesLover — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:29:26 GMT

What happened to Nature's Code? I used to take those a few years back and they were the only vitamins where I actually felt a difference.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 20:28:02 GMT

I take the Centrum One A Day vit/mineral supp. I usually buy the Walmart equivalent, called Equate brand.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 20:29:53 GMT

Most docs know very little about supplements, unless they are also homeopathic trained as well. You can always read Dr Andrew Weil's site, he is trained in both.

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bonnie f — Sun, 01 May 2016 03:38:46 GMT

thanks everyone, i'm leaning towards the twin lab ones, i'll let you know how i make out on them!

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jubilant — Fri, 06 May 2016 22:57:47 GMT

I'm not sure why people here don't like QVC's Natures Code? I have been taking them for many years. They come in a clear capsule powdered form now and don't upset my stomach which is quite sensitive.

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Trudey — Sat, 07 May 2016 00:45:29 GMT

Of all the multi vitamins I've tried, I like Andrew Lessman's Essential 1 with Vitamin D. I can take it in the morning, on an empty stomach and it doesn't bother me. I also like that I don't have to take a separate Vitamin D tablet.