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Pyjanas · 27/09/2023 19:21

My diet is shit because I never have an appetite. Anyway last blood test my ferritin was 12 and haemoglobin was 109 - both low and so diagnosed as anaemic. I’ve been taking the iron tablets alongside a vitamin c tablet religiously since and had a repeat test last week. Ferritin is now 33 and haemoglobin is now 124 so I’m no longer anaemic (yay!)

Now my red blood cells are low (just under limit) and white blood cells are borderline!! DH thinks I should take more vitamins but which ones?! Please no advice regarding diet, it’s a waste of time - I’ve been trying for years to improve it but I just can’t

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ZebraD · 01/10/2023 12:29

Read a book called mad diet. It’s brilliant. You can also get their vitamins.
there are four main ones you should have, probiotics, omega 3, magnesium and b vits
most brands that people have mentioned have nasty fillers in. Read up on the ingredients and you will see for yourself - one of the fillers being talc! Nice!

KimberleyClark · 01/10/2023 12:25

Vitamin D, turmeric and glucosamine.

TheIsaacs · 01/10/2023 12:23

H&B ultra woman multi vitamin. It has high dose vitamin d and folic acid, as well as the usuals such as iron, calcium, vit c etc.
omega 3

Spidey66 · 01/10/2023 10:48

Vitamin D and Calcium.

I have broken both my arms within the past 2 years. I started taking it after the first break hoping it would help healing. Since then I've had a bone density scan and have osteopenia (early osteoporosis basically) and the second break. My GP and the fracture clinic agree it is a good idea.

melj1213 · 01/10/2023 10:39

I had bariatric surgery last year so I can't absorb vitamins and minerals from food in the same way as most people and I have been chronically low in iron for years so I am prescribed:

Forceval - a prescribed multivitamin to ensure I get enough of everything as I can't get enough from food due to my surgery
Calcium & D³ tablets - I have to take two a day
High dose of Vitamin D tablet
Ferrous sulfate (iron) tablet
Zinc (as mine was low on my last blood test)

I also take a probiotic and a high dose of biotin, as my surgery meant my hair was falling out and was advised that biotin would help and so far it has definitely helped with that and it's general quality, as well as having a B¹² jab every 3 months.

Autumnunmasks · 01/10/2023 09:59

Often the NHS tests come back with barely above minimum required amounts but will flag as fine. You could be dragging right along the bottom and a boost of supplement might be just the thing to make you feel heaps better.

BiddyPop · 29/09/2023 10:05

Spatone is the iron I think

BiddyPop · 29/09/2023 10:04

I am peri-menopausal and have not got a great diet at the moment.

So along with my actual meds, I take vitamin B complex, vitamin D3, apple cider vinegar, and a sachet of spa... iron water in the mornings, and magnesium at night. I take vitamin C when I remember it (berocca or sambucol usually rather than a tablet).

CrunchyCarrot · 28/09/2023 22:13

Riboflavin (Vit B2)
Magnesium
Occasionally Vit D
Vit B12
Vit E
Boron
Iodine
Selenium
Molybdenum

I have Hashimoto's and various food intolerances so really need to help myself out with some additions.

Greycheck · 28/09/2023 22:01

Vitamins D, b12
Folic acid
Calcium

These are low on each blood test so taking vitamins presumably isn't actually helping but I suppose they aren't getting any lower!!

Mountaineer0009 · 28/09/2023 21:57

Coffeebutter · 28/09/2023 21:50

Improve your diet, your body can’t absorb isolated synthetic compounds well .
Many vitamins have counter effects, so if you take zinc it will act against copper as the receptors are the same for both.
Omega 3 is much more beneficial when eaten in fish compared it when on a tablet. The body doesn’t work as previously thought.
Avoid multivitamins.

Loom up iron rich foods and eat this along side your iron supplementation.
oral vitamin D spray is better as absorbs immediately and bypassss the digestive system.

I recommend you listen to the latest Doctor’s kitchen on just this topic !

i had wondered with the counter effects when i am taking a couple at the same times

Happyhappyeveryday · 28/09/2023 21:55

Multivitamin
Live probiotic
Collagen
B12
Omega 3 6 9

I’m 55.

Coffeebutter · 28/09/2023 21:50

Improve your diet, your body can’t absorb isolated synthetic compounds well .
Many vitamins have counter effects, so if you take zinc it will act against copper as the receptors are the same for both.
Omega 3 is much more beneficial when eaten in fish compared it when on a tablet. The body doesn’t work as previously thought.
Avoid multivitamins.

Loom up iron rich foods and eat this along side your iron supplementation.
oral vitamin D spray is better as absorbs immediately and bypassss the digestive system.

I recommend you listen to the latest Doctor’s kitchen on just this topic !

MrsKarlUrban · 28/09/2023 21:48

I googled my symptoms and read up on what I could possibly be lacking such as I get terrible ibs so I've started a probiotic. I take a b complex and a d as I don't sit out in the sun and really pale and have been on and off low on blood tests for it.

Thementalloadisreal · 28/09/2023 21:44

I take the following mainly from Holland & Barrett
I am vegan which makes a difference to what I need to supplement.
b12 and vitamin c
omega complex (algae)
vitamin D spray
iodine
Magnesium & zinc
greens powder in my smoothie
vegan collagen - just started this and not sure about it yet

I take Spatone iron when I have my period

I also take at-home blood tests every 6-12 months to monitor certain levels and have always been within range.

Mountaineer0009 · 28/09/2023 21:40

ChocolateCinderToffee · 28/09/2023 21:37

Nonsense. I got horrendous cramps for two years, mentioned it to my GP: nothing. Remember that my osteopath, years ago had said cramp could be caused by magnesium deficiency. Started taking magnesium and calcium and within three days the cramps had gone.

excatly, i may not need them but if i do, my body is equipped with the ones it needs from the multi vitamins ect

ChocolateCinderToffee · 28/09/2023 21:37

TheShellBeach · 27/09/2023 19:56

None.
Unless there is a lack of one, proven by a blood test, nobody needs them.

Nonsense. I got horrendous cramps for two years, mentioned it to my GP: nothing. Remember that my osteopath, years ago had said cramp could be caused by magnesium deficiency. Started taking magnesium and calcium and within three days the cramps had gone.

Est1990 · 28/09/2023 21:35

Vitamin D as the blood test showed normal but on the low side levels and the doctor said to take it.

Sunset88 · 28/09/2023 20:57

TheShellBeach · 28/09/2023 19:09

My doctor told me that they were all a waste of money.

I'd agree with that other than vitamin d, especially during Scottish winters.

Thisisthedawningoftheageofaquarius · 28/09/2023 20:40

I take solgar gentle iron & vitamin c and viridian magnesium before bed to help sleep

brands matter and I would recommend going to a good health food store (not h&b) to get a good quality one as it makes a difference

GatoradeMeBitch · 28/09/2023 20:39

My doctor told me that they were all a waste of money.

My doctor told me that people don't need to wash with soap, just water. I prefer to make my own mind up.

GatoradeMeBitch · 28/09/2023 20:29

Jarrows under the tongue B12 tablets, magnesium before bed. The B-12 has done quite a bit to raise my energy levels. It's supposed to be best when taken with a B Complex tablet but I hate the way they smell...

And I'm currently trying a course of Seven Seas Joint Care because my knees are starting to complain.

ToWhitToWhoo · 28/09/2023 20:21

Calcium and vitamin D.

Babygirl888 · 28/09/2023 20:19

Tumeric
Cod Liver Oil
Magnesium
Calcium
Vitamin A/B12/C/D/K
Iron
Glucosamine

Truthlikeness · 28/09/2023 20:19

Vitamin D, a probiotic and berocca about 3 times a week (mainly because I like it as a drink, but presumably keeps my B vitamins topped up). I also eat a good and varied diet. I just had blood work done and all my levels are good.

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