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reassureme7600 · 28/10/2019 21:35

What should I take daily to increase my energy levels & improve general well-being? I am folate deficient too if that changes things. I would also like to lose weight and help my skin! Thanks :-)

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redchocolatebutton · 28/10/2019 21:39

vit d3 from oct - april
and magnesium in the evenings against leg cramps

SafetyAdvice0FeedWhenAgitated · 28/10/2019 21:39

If you feel like something is missing ask your GP for vitamins and minerals blood tests.
Vitamins can cause issues if you have to much of some

SafetyAdvice0FeedWhenAgitated · 28/10/2019 21:40

*too much

SpringFan · 28/10/2019 21:45

Over 60 and not one for being outdoors a lot, Vitamin D 10mcg all the year around.

ThreeLittleDots · 28/10/2019 22:01

Magnesium here too, for restless legs 39redchocolatebutton

violetbunny · 29/10/2019 00:09

None. I try to eat well and drink lots of water!

DramaAlpaca · 29/10/2019 00:18

I take vitamin D, a glucosamine & turmeric supplement for my joints, and Menopace as I'm menopausal.

stopgap · 29/10/2019 00:18

Inositol (a godsend for PCOS), magnesium, D3 and Niacin.

kissmelittleass · 29/10/2019 00:22

Vitamin D, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc , B12 and iron

DonKeyshot · 29/10/2019 05:26

I take vitamin d and biotin for skin hair and nails. I use spray-on magnesium oil for muscle strains/pains and cramp as it's the quickest way to get it into the system.

I'm considering adding calcium, zinc, and possibly a B complex supplement to the above.

HeadBrickWall · 29/10/2019 05:40

I take vit D (Dr ordered, blood test deficient)
Then I alternate I day a multivitamin and the other day Vit C, iron and Calcium/Magnesium.

Fantail · 29/10/2019 05:41

Vitamin D and Omega 3 (one made out of algae as I’m allergic to fish).

RibenaMonsoon · 29/10/2019 06:05

I'm still taking my pregnancy vitamins
After I had DS 3 years ago I kept on taking them. They give me tons of energy and are high in all the B vitamins and biotin for nails and hair.
The only thing they don't have is vitamin A but I get plenty of that in my diet anyway. I have 4 month old DD who is EBF so I'm still on them and plan to be even after I've stopped. I love them. They make me so much more energetic, which is what you need with 2 small children.

NerdyCurvyInkedandPervy · 29/10/2019 06:11

I take magnesium for restless legs at night and vitamin c because I'm anemic and it helps with the absorption of iron.

Pineapples1980 · 29/10/2019 06:48

Hi, I take the following daily for fertility and general health
q10 x 2
Cod liver oil x 2
Folic acid x 1
Vitamin B12
Vitamin d and k2
Probiotic

cookiemonster5 · 29/10/2019 07:01

Cranberry for uti's and lysine for cold sores.

GoodGriefSunshine · 29/10/2019 07:05

Vit D, Vit C, magnesium, Zinc, echinacea & a hair supplement which is mostly a multivitamin with some biotin & collagen. If I didn't take this I might take a multi.

CherryPavlova · 29/10/2019 07:11

None. A reasonable varied diet and time outdoors.

wontletmelogin · 29/10/2019 07:16

I take Vitamin D, Zinc and Bassetts chewy adult vitamins Grin

stclair · 29/10/2019 07:18

Vit D3 1000iu/day, unless you are really deficient

swapsicles · 29/10/2019 07:21

I take a multi vitamin, currently one called ultra woman 😁 I do notice a difference if I haven't taken it but not sure which vitamin in it is the one that makes the difference tbh

Allthepinkunicorns · 29/10/2019 07:21

I take vitamin d as I have a vitamin d deficiency and have to take it for life. This gives me energy.

GameChange123 · 29/10/2019 07:30

vitamin D magnesium & B6 calcium

Currently trying Menopace supplement but it makes my wee bright green (like Mountain Dew neon green!) oops TMI Halloween Envy

ckc45d10 · 29/10/2019 13:47

Yes, hydro-soluble turmeric for joint health support!

SistersOfPercy · 29/10/2019 13:48

Just Vitamin D, all year round.
My GP says it should be compulsory lol

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