To ask about vitamins and supplements

[hollyblueivy]

What vitamins and supplements do you take, why and do you think they actually do anything?

I'm thinking of starting vitamin D, as I do not always get decent sunlight and the season is changing. I'm not sure if I will feel any impact from taking or not taking it.

Depends how old you are. I’m taking supplements for peri that have worked.

I think for adults in the UK it was recommended to take a vitamin D tablet from October-March time. I had low vitamin D and since taking the supplement I can feel the difference. Recommend to take a B12 supplement if over the age of 50.

Apparently there is no clear proof that multivitamins have any benefits

As in the multivitamin gummies you can get

Not sure why that comment was hidden. I mean the multi vitamin gummy type ones.

I think everyone in the world is vitamin D deficient so that's reasonable.

Everything else should be after a full bloods and at the recommendation of your doctor.

WellWoman range of vitamins is excellent, as is taking a good dose of Vit C and D. Take every morning after breakfast. You’ll see a big difference.

I take vitamin D, except I forgot this week and yesterday night got those deep bone aches that keep you awake at night. (Classic Vit D deficiency symptom) I had them all day today then remembered I'd forgotten to take the supplement. Took it and the bone aches are gone.

I also take B complex and magnesium and LTyrosine all of which help with depression and adhd though what I notice most is they make my hair thicker.

Multi vitamin and mineral- for Vit D / iron
Omega 3/6/9 & Collagen - for joints
Biotin - for hair

I take Vitamin D in the autumn / winter months.

Im considering cod liver oil.

I take Alive multi vitamins, dim supplements for my hormone imbalance, pms, and acne, calcium glucorate and lysine for my cold sore battle. Considering adding in some chasteberry

Vit D
Liquid iron

Get the best quality you can afford as it makes a difference.
These both definitely boost my energy levels after being low in both only a year ago. My nails are growing strong now too which is a nice side effect!

Look at omega 3 instead if it’s for joint pain. I took cod liver oil for years, but omega 3 made the biggest difference.

I take Vitamin D (on advice of my GP following a blood test) and noticed a huge difference to my energy levels and aches and pains. But I was deficient before.

A multivitamin (I alternate these and vitamin D days so I'm not having too much)

Omega 3 for brain health.

Turmeric and collagen for joints.

Apple cider vinegar for digestion.

It's only vitamin D I really notice the difference with but I'm rarely ill and don't think taking the others can hurt.

Pregnacare breastfeeding ones

Vit d oct-march
Vit c with zinc- I stopped getting mouth ulcers after starting the zinc.
I feel as if I catch colds less and fight them off quicker than I used to- but that's hard to know for sure. The mouth ulcers was a clear change though- from frequently to not getting one for about 4 years now

I take Vit D (must be taken with K2 to avoid calcium deposits in the wrong places)

Also take a B complex, a testosterone support (from willpowders because I'm on HRT but testosterone levels are low and am waiting on referral to menopause specialist), and magnesium (supposed to aid sleep)
I sometimes take iron as I tend to run low.

In all honesty I don't know if any of it is doing anything much or if it's diet and HRT that are making a difference.

Vitamin D
Magnesium
B complex
Omega 3 Fish oils

Honestly dont know if they are working. Need to take iron but I find it to harsh and gives me constipation.