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What vitamins/herbal supplements do you take?

Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
edited March 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Just wondering what kinds of things you guys take, and why you take the ones you do.
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  • thunderDANthunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    GNC Mega Man
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Centrum.........I work out hard and I dont eat enough veggies
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  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Simple multi-vitamin - obviously to make sure I get enough micro nutrients that I'm not getting from the regular foods I eat.

    Fish oil caps - I don't like fish, so I take these 3 times a day to get enough omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to the human body. Most people are deficient in omega 3's I think.

    I've tried various other herbal stuff, but nothing compares to a simple, balanced, and healthy diet. Ever since I've had that, I've strayed further and further away from supplements. IMO, most of them are not worth it.
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Well, at the moment I'm taking some weird stuff (or at least I think its weird). I sprained my ankle pretty badly 10 days ago. I looked up what herbal remedies would be good for that and it was: Inf-Zyme (or something like that), and Woebezyme (sp??) so I got some. I also bought Arnica cream to rub on the ankle.

    I also take Boron to aid athletic recovery.

    I take a vit B supplement because I am a vegetarian.

    I take a multivitamin.

    And I take selenium and chromium picolinate. Go ahead and laugh, but I forgot why I take them. I'm sure it was based on some athletic reason or vegetarian reason..... if that makes sense.
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  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Saturnal wrote:
    Fish oil caps - I don't like fish, so I take these 3 times a day to get enough omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to the human body. Most people are deficient in omega 3's I think.

    My brother swears by fish oil. He works with an eye doctor who tells all of his patients to take it. I haven't started taking it yet but I'm going to. My brother actually hasn't had a migraine since he started taking it regularly.
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Riverrunner wrote:
    And I take selenium and chromium picolinate. Go ahead and laugh, but I forgot why I take them. I'm

    lol, hopefully it wasn't to aid your memory. ;):D
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    I take a multivitamin, and cod liver oil and ground flax (in a fruit smoothie).

    Cod liver oil = healthy heart oil. You are right, Saturnal, we are usually short on that stuff.

    Same thing with the flax, it is Omega 3's and all the fiber you need in one day.
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    My brother swears by fish oil. He works with an eye doctor who tells all of his patients to take it. I haven't started taking it yet but I'm going to. My brother actually hasn't had a migraine since he started taking it regularly.

    and it is good for your skin.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
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  • roarroar Posts: 1,116
    Natural Fish Oil (Costco brand) for heart health, anti-inflammatory and emotional benefits.

    One A Day Women's...goodness of a multivitamin plus some other things women need.
  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,161
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    Guinness

    Yes good old vitamin G! :D
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Lactobaccilus Acidophilus & Bifobacterium Lactis Organisms x 12.5 billion each
    Omega 3 Natural Fish Oil 1000mg (mercury & gmo free)
    Natural E 1000mg
    Executive B formula
    Zinc 25mg
    Cranberry 10,000+ mg
    Neo-B12 injection
    Hair, Skin & Nails formula Biotin VitH
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  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    My brother swears by fish oil. He works with an eye doctor who tells all of his patients to take it. I haven't started taking it yet but I'm going to. My brother actually hasn't had a migraine since he started taking it regularly.
    Yeah the list of benefits is so broad...best supp ever.
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    lol, hopefully it wasn't to aid your memory. ;):D


    Ha! That would be sad. I'm not even going to google it because what if it is for memory? Then I would feel really, really bad..... or old.
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  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,814
    None. I prefer real food.
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Just Fish Oil and a multi regularly. I sometimes will take St John's Wort, ginseng and uva ursi (i've had kidney problems in the past)
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  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,383
    Riverrunner wrote:


    And I take selenium and chromium picolinate. Go ahead and laugh, but I forgot why I take them. I'm sure it was based on some athletic reason or vegetarian reason..... if that makes sense.



    What can chromium picolinate do for me?
    Chromium is essential for a healthy metabolism, especially as you get older. If you aren’t getting enough chromium, you may feel run down or have trouble keeping weight off.

    Taking chromium picolinate daily can result in significant health benefits, like:

    Increased energy
    Improved weight control
    Better carbohydrate metabolism
  • ForestBrainForestBrain Posts: 460
    Bua hahaha!

    Morning:

    Cod Liver
    Cal-Mag+B Complex
    Green Tea
    Garlic
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin E


    Night:
    Cod Liver
    Cal-Mag+B Complex
    Echinacea
    Ginkgo Biloba
    Iron
    Lecithin
    Vitamin A

    I pretty much lack everything every normal human being was born with... :D
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  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    I take a Fish Oil Caplet and a Centrum vitamin daily!!!
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  • pineapplesandwavespineapplesandwaves Posts: 584
    I take a multi-vitamin and fish oil.
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  • bubbamackdaddy69bubbamackdaddy69 Posts: 576
    Apple cider Vinegar pills for me...suppose to be good for the immune system..Think it works.....Been taking it for 2.5 years now and have had 1 cold since.. Before that I used to get about 3-4 every winter
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  • bubbamackdaddy69bubbamackdaddy69 Posts: 576
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    My brother swears by fish oil. He works with an eye doctor who tells all of his patients to take it. I haven't started taking it yet but I'm going to. My brother actually hasn't had a migraine since he started taking it regularly.

    Fish oil eh?..Hmmm...I get migraines once in a while but my girlfriend gets them alot and her doctor put her on sick leave from work because of them...I'll mention it to her to try it for sure...
    Master of Zen
  • reversedarwinismreversedarwinism Posts: 1,151
    bubbamackdaddy69 wrote:
    Apple cider Vinegar pills for me...suppose to be good for the immune system..Think it works.....Been taking it for 2.5 years now and have had 1 cold since.. Before that I used to get about 3-4 every winter

    You can get that in a pill? and it still has the same benefits? I need to take that for my kidney stone thing. For the kidney stone affliction, natural pathic is the only way to go. The medical field is worthless and expensive.

    I have been taking Zinc and B6 for a couple weeks, nightly. Been on this routine for a couple of weeks, I'll finish soon. I never do anything for long; the benefits of supplement are stronger when you get off and on them.
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  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    bubbamackdaddy69 wrote:
    Fish oil eh?..Hmmm...I get migraines once in a while but my girlfriend gets them alot and her doctor put her on sick leave from work because of them...I'll mention it to her to try it for sure...

    Yeah, I've never heard of fish oil being recommended specifically for migraines, but my brother has suffered from them his whole life and swears he hasn't had once since he started taking it.

    I have heard of Vitamin B12 for migraines, though...so if you're girlfriend hasn't tried that, it might be worth a shot. Migraines suck. :( I'm getting one right now.
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    I just started taking a multi vitamin and I am supposed to get B12 shots once a month but since I moved here it is a bit difficult. I shouldn't be lax on it though.
  • chiquimonkeychiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    centrum daily vitamin (orange flavored chewables, i hate swallowing huge pills) and vitamin e gelcaps for my hand while it's healing
  • bubbamackdaddy69bubbamackdaddy69 Posts: 576
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Yeah, I've never heard of fish oil being recommended specifically for migraines, but my brother has suffered from them his whole life and swears he hasn't had once since he started taking it.

    I have heard of Vitamin B12 for migraines, though...so if you're girlfriend hasn't tried that, it might be worth a shot. Migraines suck. :( I'm getting one right now.

    Yeah I'll let her know about that for sure to try !!
    Master of Zen
  • bubbamackdaddy69bubbamackdaddy69 Posts: 576
    reversedarwinism wrote:
    You can get that in a pill? and it still has the same benefits? I need to take that for my kidney stone thing. For the kidney stone affliction, natural pathic is the only way to go. The medical field is worthless and expensive.

    I have been taking Zinc and B6 for a couple weeks, nightly. Been on this routine for a couple of weeks, I'll finish soon. I never do anything for long; the benefits of supplement are stronger when you get off and on them.

    Yeah at any pharmarcy , costco or Walmart. Here in Canada anyways they have it..Alot better in pills format then swallowing that gross liquid..
    I pay like 8 bucks for 200 tablets
    Master of Zen
  • V VV V Posts: 5,191
    2 teaspoons of flax oil everyday to keep my brain happy.
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    store brand centrum
    vit c
    .5 tablet of b6 (for carpal tunnel syndrome) not daily though
    .5 tablet of b12 for energy (not daily though)
    was taking Oil of Oregano capsules when my cold would not go away in Feb.
    I am supposed to take calcium but I forget.
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