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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A very specific question and I'd like ladies to answer please as we wired differently in hormonal ways;-) and want experience based reviews.

What supplements do you take if any?

I came back from Boots the other day with a battery of stuff, but feeling overwhelmed with amount of things to swallow...

(excuse the pun)

What helped you over time? I'd rather not take a multivitamin!

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

North East Lincolnshire

I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

Mostly something for energy boost as I was very fatigued last few months. I'm already better thanks to other changes but I want to do sort of a wraparound care for myself and give it a kick from inside too if it makes sense ?

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

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By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

I’ve only ever taken anything to combat a deficiency which is generally vitamin D in the winter months. I can be low in other things if I’ve just given blood but that generally rights itself

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

Have you seen vitamin gummies? They seem a bit nicer than swallowing tablets. Best is of course always natural sources, so for vitamin D it's sunshine, eggs & oily fish, for example.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have you seen vitamin gummies? They seem a bit nicer than swallowing tablets. Best is of course always natural sources, so for vitamin D it's sunshine, eggs & oily fish, for example."

Im trying! I can be a bad eater at times when I get caught up with life

and thanks for the gummies tip. Between us.. I used to steal sometimes my kiddos vitamins. So much nicer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve only ever taken anything to combat a deficiency which is generally vitamin D in the winter months. I can be low in other things if I’ve just given blood but that generally rights itself

Yeah I guess you need this one sure living in the UK.

My bloods and urine are just fine. I'm pretty healthy like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have vit D spray abd B12 tablets .. As I'm eating fortified food daily , i use them as a boost every now and then

Everything else i get from my food (i eat a wide range, but need to eat more fruit)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve only ever taken anything to combat a deficiency which is generally vitamin D in the winter months. I can be low in other things if I’ve just given blood but that generally rights itself

Also kudos for giving blood ! I always was on meds which stopped me or breastfeeding intensely or other excuses! I'll look into it again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have vit D spray abd B12 tablets .. As I'm eating fortified food daily , i use them as a boost every now and then

Everything else i get from my food (i eat a wide range, but need to eat more fruit) "

You are vegan right Midnight? You must have looked into it quite well. I just need to be more mindful with my food though I love my Veggies and fruit so that'd good.

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Have you seen vitamin gummies? They seem a bit nicer than swallowing tablets. Best is of course always natural sources, so for vitamin D it's sunshine, eggs & oily fish, for example.

Im trying! I can be a bad eater at times when I get caught up with life

and thanks for the gummies tip. Between us.. I used to steal sometimes my kiddos vitamins. So much nicer.

Totally get it, I'm no different. I never stick with supplements myself so that's why I've no positive experience to share.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium. "

So tiredness could be vit d deficiency or thyroid maybe - i don't think thyroid is picked up through standard bloods, so you would need to ask GP specifically for it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

So tiredness could be vit d deficiency or thyroid maybe - i don't think thyroid is picked up through standard bloods, so you would need to ask GP specifically for it"

I did that too as I have someone in family so that's been checked as well. Very thorough tests. I think it was stress and being mentally drained too.

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

Vitamin D

Vitamin C

Zinc and magnesium

I also take a calcium supplement

I’m a type 1 diabetic so I also try to eat foods with provide nutrients, plenty fruit and veg and I drink around 2/3ltrs water per day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have vit D spray abd B12 tablets .. As I'm eating fortified food daily , i use them as a boost every now and then

Everything else i get from my food (i eat a wide range, but need to eat more fruit)

You are vegan right Midnight? You must have looked into it quite well. I just need to be more mindful with my food though I love my Veggies and fruit so that'd good. "

Yes.. And if I've eaten lots of processed crap i will eat very intentionally for a couple of weeks and try to go as raw as possible

Vit D caught me out.. I was so reluctant to take supplements but my levels were bottomed out.. Apparently we would need to be starkers in full sun for 15 mins per day.. I sit in the shade and wear sunscreen when im out and about

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I take Vit D as I have a deficiency & magnesium due to menopause. Will keep an eye on this thread though as interested in what other people take

J x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

So tiredness could be vit d deficiency or thyroid maybe - i don't think thyroid is picked up through standard bloods, so you would need to ask GP specifically for it

I did that too as I have someone in family so that's been checked as well. Very thorough tests. I think it was stress and being mentally drained too. "

Yeah stress +tiredness are bad combinations.. Ahhh maybe you need to prescribe yourself sleep +happiness for a month !

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I take a multi vitamin tablet and a vitamin C tab drink every morning. I don't really get poorly and my mental health is generally good. I doubt it's linked.

I started on the marina coil in January and had a roller coaster emotional 4 months and am still more emotional than I was before when I had none hormonal contraception. Slight tangent I realise.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Vit d, c and b also zma.

Worth noting is avoid taking your zinc at the same time as high calcium foods as it impairs zinc absorption.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

North East Lincolnshire

"I take a multi vitamin tablet and a vitamin C tab drink every morning. I don't really get poorly and my mental health is generally good. I doubt it's linked.

I started on the marina coil in January and had a roller coaster emotional 4 months and am still more emotional than I was before when I had none hormonal contraception. Slight tangent I realise. "

I was knocked off kilter from the mirena coil. I've asked to have it removed twice because of the bloating and emotional effects. Unfortunately there's not a great alternative.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probiotics are important. Both for gut health, which then impacts brain health.

B-complex, which provides more than kjust B-12 (obv) but had lots of important vitamins, especially for women.

Evening primrose for hormone balance.

Glucosamine because I’m old.

Calcium magnesium, essential for everyone.

Vitamin D (also essential imo)

Just a few

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By *herry OnatopWoman
over a year ago

Just over there

I take double supplements of iron, vit b complex, multi vit, calcium and vit d. I'm anaemic and if I'm low on iron I notice straight away my energy levels falling!

I also take mushroom complex powder in my morning coffee for brain function and to calm and focus my adhd brain

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By *herry OnatopWoman
over a year ago

Just over there

"I take a multi vitamin tablet and a vitamin C tab drink every morning. I don't really get poorly and my mental health is generally good. I doubt it's linked.

I started on the marina coil in January and had a roller coaster emotional 4 months and am still more emotional than I was before when I had none hormonal contraception. Slight tangent I realise.

I was knocked off kilter from the mirena coil. I've asked to have it removed twice because of the bloating and emotional effects. Unfortunately there's not a great alternative.

I'm arranging to have my last one removed! I've had it for 16 years now and after a discussion about various health issues which I just put down to age, I now am wondering if its the coil? Same timescale but the coil has been amazing for me generally!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Appreciate this asked for ladies input but I'm an holistic therapist and most of my clients are female.

Someone mentioned foods high in vitamins etc. This is a better option if you are able. The goodness is absorbed better, and it's all natural.

OP you mentioned stress. We all suffer to differing degrees. Complementary therapies may help. Most will relax and revitalise you at the very least. Yoga, meditation, massage, reiki. Anything like that. Or exercise. A walk in the sun. Choose your favourite - beach, forest, meadow. Embrace nature! Switch off from the "real" world of only for 30 mins.

These are things I advise my clients and their feedback is positive.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I’ve only ever taken anything to combat a deficiency which is generally vitamin D in the winter months. I can be low in other things if I’ve just given blood but that generally rights itself

Yeah I guess you need this one sure living in the UK.

My bloods and urine are just fine. I'm pretty healthy like that.

If your blood tests etc don't show deficiencies, then to be honest, you're just making expensive pee by taking multivitamins or Vit C etc. The Vit D will be useful but otherwise, if your bloods are fine, then you're getting what you need from your diet......

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

B12, vitamin D, and iron are three of the main culprits for fatigue! These are all in certain foods so potentially you can keep them topped up in food alone! However some people’s bodies do not absorb these, so supplements are needed to keep the balance up! B12 patches can work great and mean you don’t need to pop a pill or have injections!

Miss pc

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

"I take a multi vitamin tablet and a vitamin C tab drink every morning. I don't really get poorly and my mental health is generally good. I doubt it's linked.

I started on the marina coil in January and had a roller coaster emotional 4 months and am still more emotional than I was before when I had none hormonal contraception. Slight tangent I realise.

I was knocked off kilter from the mirena coil. I've asked to have it removed twice because of the bloating and emotional effects. Unfortunately there's not a great alternative.

I'm contemplating getting it removed. I don't love this emotional version of me very much. I've always avoided hormonal contraception but thought I'd give it a whirl in the hope of eliminating my periods. That hasn't happened anyway so there's no real plus...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A very specific question and I'd like ladies to answer please as we wired differently in hormonal ways;-) and want experience based reviews.

What supplements do you take if any?

I came back from Boots the other day with a battery of stuff, but feeling overwhelmed with amount of things to swallow...

(excuse the pun)

What helped you over time? I'd rather not take a multivitamin!

I take omega 3, vit B, C & D. Magnesium and collagen tablets.

My diet is pretty strict and low in calories so need to supplement at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take a multivitamin, creatine, omega 3 and a collagen supplement daily

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium. "

Your best bet is to ask your Dr for a blood test to see if you have any issues - may just simply be iron deficiency.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Hello. I read years ago in I think Women's Health magazine that there are 2 things that women over 40 should take. Omega 3,6,9 and vitamin D. So that's what I take lol

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

Your best bet is to ask your Dr for a blood test to see if you have any issues - may just simply be iron deficiency."

I think at the moment getting to speak to a doctor is well nigh impossible and if you do they can't do non urgent blood tests because there are no containers for the blood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vitamin D, magnesium and folate.

I've had two iron infusions in the past couple of months which have worked superbly. But I was taking iron before as I had low ferritin.

Magnesium is the one thing I notice a difference on when I'm taking it.

You can go ask the GP for a few blood tests to check for deficiencys and have a good look at what you need to take that way.

Sometimes I've taken a B vitamin complex too.

It's also worth researching the different types of supplements available as some are more easily absorbed and kinder on the digestive system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to buy omega 3 after having an eye problem and being told its important for eye health.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I always take vit c with zinc the ones you drop in water as tender to pick up sniffles easy and when covid started I added vit d and magnesium to give an extra immune boost.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People say you can get the right vitamins from your diet, but this isn’t necessarily so.

The food we eat is not grown in nutrient packed soil, it’s grown on overused and tired ground.

We get stressed and leach out things like magnesium, our bodies don’t absorb correctly, maybe we eat well, but take things that counteract the goodness (turmeric inhibiting iron absorption for example).

Maybe your blood levels show you have the other amount, but actually you run more efficiently on a higher level?

Try supplements and see how you feel, give it a good few months to see an effect too

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

when my little ones were little I learned that the phosphates in dried fruits and similar inhibited calcium uptake.

You try to be a little healthier with snacks/things and there's often a negative somewhere.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Must admit I don’t take anything at all. Maybe it’s something I ought to look into x

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

"Must admit I don’t take anything at all. Maybe it’s something I ought to look into x"

Yeah. You are cracking on now

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Must admit I don’t take anything at all. Maybe it’s something I ought to look into x

Yeah. You are cracking on now

I know! And I’m a fucking grumpy witch most of the time!

. I’m looking into it as we speak

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By *essica FlabbitWoman
over a year ago

west midlands/shropshire

I take iron due to being anaemic and biotin for my hair and nails

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

I take vit B-50, vit C, vit D3 and zinc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium. "

Folic acid? Its a common deficiency that will lead to you feeling tired

Tbh if you are worried about this stuff you should really be going to your GP and ask them to do blood tests instead of somewhere they just want to sell you stuff

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

If you feel you need to take supplements go and talk to a pharmacist or someone who knows. It is possible to overload your system with vitamins and other supplements you may not need! AND some of them can interact!!

I take a Berocca tablet every day but that’s it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'll be reading through this all. So informative! Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A very specific question .... as we wired differently ..."

Jesus, don't let the feminists hear you say that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A very specific question .... as we wired differently ...

Jesus, don't let the feminists hear you say that

What kind of feminists?

I'm just back from Vagina Museum. Feeling on the ball..

Ps. I'm with Milli Hill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you feel you need to take supplements go and talk to a pharmacist or someone who knows. It is possible to overload your system with vitamins and other supplements you may not need! AND some of them can interact!!

I take a Berocca tablet every day but that’s it

Some that are sold dont even do anything as they just come back out in your wee anyway also

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

So tiredness could be vit d deficiency or thyroid maybe - i don't think thyroid is picked up through standard bloods, so you would need to ask GP specifically for it

I did that too as I have someone in family so that's been checked as well. Very thorough tests. I think it was stress and being mentally drained too.

Yeah stress +tiredness are bad combinations.. Ahhh maybe you need to prescribe yourself sleep +happiness for a month ! "

I'm 2 days into this prescription. Wonders it does

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I take a Berocca tablet every day but that’s it

I did have a chat with pharmacist. This is additional information to me - experience of other women as I believe it takes a while for them to kick in and I'm not the most patient kind

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

Folic acid? Its a common deficiency that will lead to you feeling tired

Tbh if you are worried about this stuff you should really be going to your GP and ask them to do blood tests instead of somewhere they just want to sell you stuff"

Did both ! Thanks. Used to take folic acid pregnant and breastfeeding. But will look into it. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take vit B-50, vit C, vit D3 and zinc "

Very similar to me !

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take iron due to being anaemic and biotin for my hair and nails "

I'll check out biotin. My hair is great but nails can be a pain.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Must admit I don’t take anything at all. Maybe it’s something I ought to look into x

Yeah. You are cracking on now

I know! And I’m a fucking grumpy witch most of the time!

. I’m looking into it as we speak

You two !

Nora hold it together

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A very specific question and I'd like ladies to answer please as we wired differently in hormonal ways;-) and want experience based reviews.

What supplements do you take if any?

I came back from Boots the other day with a battery of stuff, but feeling overwhelmed with amount of things to swallow...

(excuse the pun)

What helped you over time? I'd rather not take a multivitamin!

I’m crap with remembering taking all my pills but I generally take B12, vitamin D, and fish liver oil/cod oil and vitamin A. I don’t take multi ones x

All these pills obviously if I remember haha x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"when my little ones were little I learned that the phosphates in dried fruits and similar inhibited calcium uptake.

You try to be a little healthier with snacks/things and there's often a negative somewhere. "

Oh really ?? I do like dried fruits but cut down on them

Phew.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Cod Liver Oil with Glucosamine as advised by rheumatology.

Evening Primrose Oil as advised after breast surgery.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take double supplements of iron, vit b complex, multi vit, calcium and vit d. I'm anaemic and if I'm low on iron I notice straight away my energy levels falling!

I also take mushroom complex powder in my morning coffee for brain function and to calm and focus my adhd brain

What's the mushroom powder Cherry?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cod Liver Oil with Glucosamine as advised by rheumatology.

Evening Primrose Oil as advised after breast surgery."

I used to stick the latter in my vag..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A very specific question and I'd like ladies to answer please as we wired differently in hormonal ways;-) and want experience based reviews.

What supplements do you take if any?

I came back from Boots the other day with a battery of stuff, but feeling overwhelmed with amount of things to swallow...

(excuse the pun)

What helped you over time? I'd rather not take a multivitamin!

I take omega 3, vit B, C & D. Magnesium and collagen tablets.

My diet is pretty strict and low in calories so need to supplement at the moment. "

How does collagen help you?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Probiotics are important. Both for gut health, which then impacts brain health.

B-complex, which provides more than kjust B-12 (obv) but had lots of important vitamins, especially for women.

Evening primrose for hormone balance.

Glucosamine because I’m old.

Calcium magnesium, essential for everyone.

Vitamin D (also essential imo)

Just a few

I feel like I'm good with calcium intake in my diet so might miss that out. What's glucosamine for ? You aren't old silly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take the well woman 50+ multivitamin, but I’ve just been given the b12 jab as I suffer with malabsorption due to surgery. I’m also looking at iron tablets, hopefully help with the fatigue x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take a multi vitamin tablet and a vitamin C tab drink every morning. I don't really get poorly and my mental health is generally good. I doubt it's linked.

I started on the marina coil in January and had a roller coaster emotional 4 months and am still more emotional than I was before when I had none hormonal contraception. Slight tangent I realise. "

I was on the same thing. It made me feel really badly depressed. Had to take it out. Recovery was good, noticed improvement within first two weeks. Same for implant. And i doubt any supplements would help how I felt

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take the well woman 50+ multivitamin, but I’ve just been given the b12 jab as I suffer with malabsorption due to surgery. I’m also looking at iron tablets, hopefully help with the fatigue x "

I heard Floradix is good too? Anyone tried that ?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’m on iron tablets, other than that there is some 50+ pills in the cupboard, if I remember to take them.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Cod Liver Oil with Glucosamine as advised by rheumatology.

Evening Primrose Oil as advised after breast surgery.

I used to stick the latter in my vag..

Why?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cod Liver Oil with Glucosamine as advised by rheumatology.

Evening Primrose Oil as advised after breast surgery.

I used to stick the latter in my vag..

Why?"

I read at the time that it softened the cervix (when pregnant).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Zinc, Vit C, Omega 3 and calcium and evening primrose. Will be adding a B complex on to that when I find one.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Zinc, Vit C, Omega 3 and calcium and evening primrose. Will be adding a B complex on to that when I find one. "

What is EPO for actually?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium. "

That’s a good start with those. I would of suggested the same

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over a year ago

"I have vit D spray abd B12 tablets .. As I'm eating fortified food daily , i use them as a boost every now and then

Everything else i get from my food (i eat a wide range, but need to eat more fruit)

You are vegan right Midnight? You must have looked into it quite well. I just need to be more mindful with my food though I love my Veggies and fruit so that'd good.

Yes.. And if I've eaten lots of processed crap i will eat very intentionally for a couple of weeks and try to go as raw as possible

Yeah im not a tan fan either! So happy to swallow that sunshine

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over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

That’s a good start with those. I would of suggested the same"

Yay the pharmacist.

and it seems most of the comments point at one or some of these too.

Thanks.

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over a year ago

"Hello. I read years ago in I think Women's Health magazine that there are 2 things that women over 40 should take. Omega 3,6,9 and vitamin D. So that's what I take lol

Omega! Why I didn't think of these. I'm hoping to introduce more fish in my diet too. Wonder if that's enough then?

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over a year ago

"Zinc, Vit C, Omega 3 and calcium and evening primrose. Will be adding a B complex on to that when I find one.

What is EPO for actually? "

Hair, nails and skin amongst other things.

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over a year ago

"Zinc, Vit C, Omega 3 and calcium and evening primrose. Will be adding a B complex on to that when I find one.

What is EPO for actually?

Hair, nails and skin amongst other things. "

Oh thats a good thing.

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over a year ago

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"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium. "

It's good you've recognised it.

I did get some high dose probiotics which seem to be helping my brain fog and energy levels

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over a year ago

"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

Folic acid? Its a common deficiency that will lead to you feeling tired

Tbh if you are worried about this stuff you should really be going to your GP and ask them to do blood tests instead of somewhere they just want to sell you stuff

Did both ! Thanks. Used to take folic acid pregnant and breastfeeding. But will look into it. Thank you

Coolio, i didnt mean it as a dig sorry if it came over that way

Yeah i had to take it for a bit. The doctor asked if i was pregant as a joke haha

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"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

Folic acid? Its a common deficiency that will lead to you feeling tired

Tbh if you are worried about this stuff you should really be going to your GP and ask them to do blood tests instead of somewhere they just want to sell you stuff

Did both ! Thanks. Used to take folic acid pregnant and breastfeeding. But will look into it. Thank you

Coolio, i didnt mean it as a dig sorry if it came over that way

Yeah i had to take it for a bit. The doctor asked if i was pregant as a joke haha

I didnt take it that way and I appreciate the concern. I wonder how it helps, I'm going to read a little tonight

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"I'm rubbish at taking any kind of supplements - I buy them all with good intentions, then they sit around. I go in fits and starts with them.

Was there anything specifically you were looking to boost, Rose?

Morning C!

I got vit D, B complex, vit c with zinc and magnesium.

Folic acid? Its a common deficiency that will lead to you feeling tired

Tbh if you are worried about this stuff you should really be going to your GP and ask them to do blood tests instead of somewhere they just want to sell you stuff

Did both ! Thanks. Used to take folic acid pregnant and breastfeeding. But will look into it. Thank you

Coolio, i didnt mean it as a dig sorry if it came over that way

Yeah i had to take it for a bit. The doctor asked if i was pregant as a joke haha

I didnt take it that way and I appreciate the concern. I wonder how it helps, I'm going to read a little tonight

I was prescribed it after feeling very fatigued alot of the time and feeling achey. Did a blood test and i was low in it. I tried to sort it with diet though, but i probably wasnt that successful. That was a few years ago. Recently a friend bought loads and gave me a box to try and i feel like i have more energy. I wish i had taken the doctors offer of tablets when they were first offered tbh especially as my diet is pretty poor.

If you have slightly high blood pressure L-Arginine is a good one for that

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over a year ago

"A very specific question and I'd like ladies to answer please as we wired differently in hormonal ways;-) and want experience based reviews.

What supplements do you take if any?

I came back from Boots the other day with a battery of stuff, but feeling overwhelmed with amount of things to swallow...

(excuse the pun)

What helped you over time? I'd rather not take a multivitamin!

I take omega 3, vit B, C & D. Magnesium and collagen tablets.

My diet is pretty strict and low in calories so need to supplement at the moment.

How does collagen help you? "

Hey hun, collagen is a protein the body needs. It helps with keeping bones strong and can help with bone density. Keeps connective tissue like ligaments and tendons strong which is essential in keeping joints strong. Helps with skin especially as you get older.

You can get it through food but I chose to supplement. The only reason is that I'm a competitive bodybuilder on prep so my calories are very low.

I take all the others I mentioned but I take other stuff like creatine, cyclic dextrin, greens and melatonin etc but those are more for bodybuilding purposes not everyday stuff.

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