FabSwingers.com forum: vitamin supplements

By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

Which ones do you take and why?

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By *lan157Man
10 weeks ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex

I don't take any . Should I do so ? I would say I need Vitamin D from sunshine more than anything hence winter holidays in place

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By *tephanie63Woman
10 weeks ago

BRIDGWATER

I take a multivitamin with minerals in .

I take it because it's supposed to help post menopause symptoms..

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By *lik and PaulCouple
10 weeks ago

cahoots

Vits B and D under doctors orders

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I don't take any . Should I do so ? I would say I need Vitamin D from sunshine more than anything hence winter holidays in place "

No idea, it's why I'm asking.

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By *itygamesMan
10 weeks ago

google them thourougly , so many are a complete waste of time .

i typed in "best vitamin supplements 2024"

i was taking cod liver oil tablets , found out no real fish oil in them, ive changed to ones that have.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

Not so much vitamins..

But I take some supplements that are good for circulation/ blood pressure/ blood vessels.

Some of these are

1. rutin ( contains high levels of flavenols found in the skin of fruits)

2. Garlic tablets

3. L - arginine

4. Horse chestnut extract

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I take a multivitamin with minerals in .

I take it because it's supposed to help post menopause symptoms.."

Do you feel it does help?

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Vits B and D under doctors orders"

I understand that vitamin D is something we should all take. I take it in the winter

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"google them thourougly , so many are a complete waste of time .

i typed in "best vitamin supplements 2024"

i was taking cod liver oil tablets , found out no real fish oil in them, ive changed to ones that have."

I found it just takes down a rabbit hole of conflicting information.

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Not so much vitamins..

But I take some supplements that are good for circulation/ blood pressure/ blood vessels.

Some of these are

1. rutin ( contains high levels of flavenols found in the skin of fruits)

2. Garlic tablets

3. L - arginine

4. Horse chestnut extract

So you take supplements for specific problems?

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

"Not so much vitamins..

But I take some supplements that are good for circulation/ blood pressure/ blood vessels.

Some of these are

1. rutin ( contains high levels of flavenols found in the skin of fruits)

2. Garlic tablets

3. L - arginine

4. Horse chestnut extract

So you take supplements for specific problems?"

Both my parents had high blood pressure and spin-off health issues related to that.

So I'm trying to counter my bad genetics.

I also take raw cacao powder and make a hot drink with it sometimes.

Good for the elasticity of blood vessels/ veins.

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By *nt3r3st3dxMan
10 weeks ago

Nr Aylesbury

"Which ones do you take and why?

There’s a lot of new science around gene mutations and having tests to determine specific supplement needs. Have you come across Gary Brecka at all? Worth a look if you interested in a more targeted approach, or GetStride which is U.K. based.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Central

Vitamin D, especially in winter. The majority of supplements are just flushed in to the toilet, which seeems such a waste of money. I'd prefer to give the money away, to help those who can't afford to eat healthily instead

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
Forum Mod
10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Not so much vitamins..

But I take some supplements that are good for circulation/ blood pressure/ blood vessels.

Some of these are

1. rutin ( contains high levels of flavenols found in the skin of fruits)

2. Garlic tablets

3. L - arginine

4. Horse chestnut extract

So you take supplements for specific problems?

Both my parents had high blood pressure and spin-off health issues related to that.

So I'm trying to counter my bad genetics.

I also take raw cacao powder and make a hot drink with it sometimes.

Good for the elasticity of blood vessels/ veins."

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Which ones do you take and why?

I haven't done any research at all.

As my seventies loom towards me I would like to do as much as I can to remain healthy. I don't want to spend money unnecessarily though or take any old thing.

I will take a look at Gary Brecka, 8 admit now though i have an extremely short attention span

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By *uninthesun21Man
10 weeks ago

Wexford

Get a blood test done. That will tell you if you have any deficiencies that might need supplementation. Most people who eat well and have a balanced diet don’t need any supplements.

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By *itygamesMan
10 weeks ago

If we eat the correct foods daily and regularly supplements shouldn't be needed

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By *lik and PaulCouple
10 weeks ago

cahoots

"Vits B and D under doctors orders

I understand that vitamin D is something we should all take. I take it in the winter"

Yep, apparently most people are deficient due to poor UK weather and sedentary indoor lifestyles. Apparently oily fish, eggs and red meat are good natural sources.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

"If we eat the correct foods daily and regularly supplements shouldn't be needed "

I don't think common sense is welcome here tbh.

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Get a blood test done. That will tell you if you have any deficiencies that might need supplementation. Most people who eat well and have a balanced diet don’t need any supplements."

I eat a good, balanced diet. It can't hurt to find out if there are any ways I can maintain my health

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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10 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Vits B and D under doctors orders

I understand that vitamin D is something we should all take. I take it in the winter

Yep, apparently most people are deficient due to poor UK weather and sedentary indoor lifestyles. Apparently oily fish, eggs and red meat are good natural sources."

Yes. I eat those things and take vitamin D tablets. I am outside a lot too

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
10 weeks ago

Norwich

Basic multivitamin and iron, from boots in tubs of 90. Mainly because I didn’t have enough haemoglobin the last time I tried to give blood.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

"Basic multivitamin and iron, from boots in tubs of 90. Mainly because I didn’t have enough haemoglobin the last time I tried to give blood."

Take vitamin k with with vitamin d, as k helps your body absorb the d better.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
10 weeks ago

Reading

I take vit D as I get critically low in it.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

Just to clarify

I've read numerous sources that indicate that the beneficial increased calcium levels that come with vit d supplements, can sometimes end up as calcium deposits in your blood vessels ( instead of your bones) so it's it's a good idea to take vitamin k, along with vitamin d, as it will prevent this happening.

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By *ecretsinnersCouple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

I take multivitamins daily and have B12 injections every 12 weeks and will do for life, due to having had gastric sleeve surgery.

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By *ugh LibidoMan
10 weeks ago

Penton/Spain

Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

I believe some people do need: 'synthetic' vitamins for genuine deficiencies. The thing is however, that when someone takes one vitamin (or mineral) the others can get out of balance (causing more issues).... And although blood-tests are advisable - they cannot detect everything, like, say magnesium (in the bones) etc... So someone could still have a deficiency that's not showing up with blood-tests. Synthetic vitamins are not vitamins in their 'entirety' (citric acid does not = whole vitamin C!) and they contain all sorts of fillers and crap. BUT... Some things work for others and not someone else! My great uncle was an 80 a day smoker from a young age and lived until almost 100. He used to smoke the ciggys right down to the nubs until you could smell the burning plastic. He believed cigarettes were good for him.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
10 weeks ago

Trowbridge

Liquid iron & vit c to help the iron stick

Magnesium, vit b & d & calcium

Menopausal, I’ll neck anything to make it through a bit easier

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By *rightonsteveMan
10 weeks ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Which ones do you take and why?

Multi vitamins. I get them for Christmas and they last almost all year.

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Durham

I had to stop taking a lot of my supplements. Stopped vitamin D and vitamin c ones due to health reasons. Just an iron and low level multivitamin is all I allowed these days.

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By *ondiego85Man
10 weeks ago

nottingham

In the context of a good, healthy diet and in absence of a specific vitamin deficiency, you don’t need supplements. Which is why you pay for them, unless there’s a deficiency that has been diagnosed by a doctor.

In short: most of the time, vitamin supplements are a waste of money.

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By *ondiego85Man
10 weeks ago

nottingham

"In the context of a good, healthy diet and in absence of a specific vitamin deficiency, you don’t need supplements. Which is why you pay for them, unless there’s a deficiency that has been diagnosed by a doctor.

In short: most of the time, vitamin supplements are a waste of money."

By the way, I’m sure the “BUT THEY WORKED FOR ME” gang will be quickly gnawing at my neck. Don’t care guys, it’s your hard earned so feel free to waste it.

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By *melie LALWoman
10 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba, Macca & Ginseng.. I get mine from here: https://www.british-supplements.net/

Top tip fo the lads... I found myself not getting quite as hard as I used to, the Macca & Ginseng has sorted that out..

Lions Mane & Ginkgo Biloba for my brain (long family history of dementia in my family) - it's 100% helped with "brain fog"..."

Brain exercises help

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By *acey_RedWoman
9 weeks ago

Liverpool

A multivitamin, high strength vitamin D as I was deficient in a blood test and high strength Omega 3 because it's something most of us don't get enough of and I definitely feel the benefits. It helps me focus and sleep better.

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By *oandstephCouple
9 weeks ago

Bradford

No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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9 weeks ago

East Sussex

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown "

I'm not sure I understand your comment about food having very little nutrition in it. How do you mean?

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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9 weeks ago

East Sussex

"A multivitamin, high strength vitamin D as I was deficient in a blood test and high strength Omega 3 because it's something most of us don't get enough of and I definitely feel the benefits. It helps me focus and sleep better."

I do take vitamin D. I had ulcerated dermatitis in my mouth as a young woman which was very unpleasant. That was down to a vitamin B deficiency.

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By *aturelovers2023Couple
9 weeks ago

St Helier

Magnesium cod liver oil capsules 500 milligrams and vitamin d in winter ,

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By *oandstephCouple
9 weeks ago

Bradford

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

I'm not sure I understand your comment about food having very little nutrition in it. How do you mean?"
im sure i read a study that said you would have to eat 12 tomoatos now for the equivalent nutrients from say the 50's

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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9 weeks ago

East Sussex

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

I'm not sure I understand your comment about food having very little nutrition in it. How do you mean?im sure i read a study that said you would have to eat 12 tomoatos now for the equivalent nutrients from say the 50's "

Even home grown?

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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9 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

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By *olden RatioWoman
9 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire

B12 since I'm vegetarian, and D since I am deficient in that.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
9 weeks ago

cahoots

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS"

Mine's actually prescribed as you can't get it over the counter.

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By *oandstephCouple
9 weeks ago

Bradford

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

Even home grown? "
obvs loads better but i dont think u can get the older type seeds anymore so stuck with modern variations

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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9 weeks ago

East Sussex

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

Even home grown? obvs loads better but i dont think u can get the older type seeds anymore so stuck with modern variations "

You can get what they call heirloom seeds. I grow some. The fruit and vegetables do often taste better but I don't know if they're more nutritious

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By *oandstephCouple
9 weeks ago

Bradford

"No idea wether they work or not and im more the "healthy food has what we need" problem is nowadays the food has very little nutrion in it even home grown

Even home grown? obvs loads better but i dont think u can get the older type seeds anymore so stuck with modern variations

You can get what they call heirloom seeds. I grow some. The fruit and vegetables do often taste better but I don't know if they're more nutritious"
most definatly will taste better we love some homegrown m veggies

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By *immyinreadingMan
9 weeks ago

henley on thames

"I don't take any . Should I do so ? I would say I need Vitamin D from sunshine more than anything hence winter holidays in place

No idea, it's why I'm asking.

Supplements are needed if you have a deficiency.

You should speak to your doctor to establish if YOU have any specific requirements.

A doctor friend of mine phrased it that if you take supplements you don’t need then all you achieve is producing very expensive urine.

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By *erry bull1Man
9 weeks ago

doncaster

Sperm contains vitamins B12 buy the amount is minimal to be of benefit

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By *ancelot1633Man
9 weeks ago

weybridge

Testing for deficiencies is a good place to start and then looking into the best way to resolve them.

There is plenty of (too much) guidance on the internet I would say find a resource you are comfortable with and let that guide you. Vitamins D A C E are a good place to start but also look at mineral deficiency ( zinc iron potassium, iodine etc) and see how best to address any you identify.

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By *immyinreadingMan
9 weeks ago

henley on thames

"Testing for deficiencies is a good place to start and then looking into the best way to resolve them.

Agreed. Starting point is to find out your own deficiencies, if any.

Supplement providers make all sorts of claims about their products, but the most important thing is an individual’s own requirements.

And yet, a lot of us pay good money for products we may not need, often on the foot of someone else’s requirements (THEY take a supplement that THEY need, based on THEIR requirements, and we think I’ll try that, might work for me too)

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By *ariad34Woman
9 weeks ago

Local

Vitamin E, retinol and collogen for my skin. Cranberry to help prevent UTI and electrolites. Ive always had good skin, id like to take care as ive got older. X

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
9 weeks ago

edinburgh

Krill oil, vit D, and a good multi vitamin

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By *heeky blinderMan
9 weeks ago

Margate

Lions mane

Tongkat Ali

Ashwagandha

Magnesium

Not necessarily vitamins but supplements.

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
9 weeks ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

Vitamin D as blood test showed I had low levels

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By *.luke7Man
9 weeks ago

Vitamin D3 & K2

Because I stay in Scotland.

Lions Mane, cause I have chronic brain fog.

TRT - because the blood tests said I had major deficiency.

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

I occasionally take D and B12. I try to eat fortified food, but i probably should take them more regularly

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By *.luke7Man
9 weeks ago

"I occasionally take D and B12. I try to eat fortified food, but i probably should take them more regularly "

You’re in the correct place for the first one

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By *ornucopiaMan
9 weeks ago

Bexley

The adverts speak highly of most vitamins.

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By *ady LickWoman
9 weeks ago

Northampton Somewhere

I take vit D, omega 3,6 & 9 and glucosamine.

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

I take a couple that are less commonly known

One is called L lysine which is good for cold sores and feeling run down . The other is magnesium glycinate which is good for overall nerves and sleeping better

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By *rHotNottsMan
9 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I don't take any, I don’t have any symptoms of deficiencies and even if I did I’d sort it with diet changes

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
9 weeks ago

Durham

"I don't take any, I don’t have any symptoms of deficiencies and even if I did I’d sort it with diet changes "

In some cases you can't fix it with diet. I am having to take iron supplements at the moment no adjustment to my diet would keep my iron levels up.

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By *jj1244Man
9 weeks ago

Birmingham/London

I would suggest a standard A to Z multivitamin from your supermarket, then a high strength fish oil and vitamin D supplement

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
9 weeks ago

Durham

"I would suggest a standard A to Z multivitamin from your supermarket, then a high strength fish oil and vitamin D supplement "

For most people the amount of vitamin d in the multivitamin will be more than sufficient. Taking too much vitamin d can have side effects.

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By *igNick1381Man
9 weeks ago

BRIDGEND

"I take vit D, omega 3,6 & 9 and glucosamine."

Same here but instead of vit d I take tumeric

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By *emorefridaCouple
9 weeks ago

La la land

I take vitamin D and liquid iron due to deficiency. I attempt to eat a varied diet with lots different plants.

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By *luebell888Woman
9 weeks ago

Glasgowish

I take vitamin D in the winter as I work nights and also take cod liver oil all year round.

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By *elkieWoman
9 weeks ago

Durham

For me personally, I take a daily multivitamin, omega 3 (because unmedicated adhd) and maca, lions mane and ashwagandha, for the combination of adhd and menopause. Less side effects than HRT and gets rid of the brain fog.

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By *heDevil999Man
9 weeks ago

ipswich

Vitamin D seems to keep me away from all the lurgie about

C for energy

B12 unsure why but I do

Cod liver oil for obvious reasons

Bonus tip … get the sis sport hydro tablets you add to water … great after exercise or after a few too many beers!!

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

"For me personally, I take a daily multivitamin, omega 3 (because unmedicated adhd) and maca, lions mane and ashwagandha, for the combination of adhd and menopause. Less side effects than HRT and gets rid of the brain fog.

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I wasn't aware that omega had an impact with ADHD so thanks , I've been taking shilajit on and off for a while as it's supposed to have minerals that help with that

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By *otyouraverageguyMan
9 weeks ago

n wales

Taken cod liver oil and a general multi vitamin for years.

Generally seem to ward off most common ailments and lurgies. Have a general "good health" blood test every year and they seem to help keep me in order

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By *uzzleMan
9 weeks ago

Hastings

Don't take any but happy to do so. Just too much choice!

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By *HUSH-Man
9 weeks ago

London

I take D3, creatine and Kurk which is a liquid turmeric and curcumin supplement. I find the latter helps with inflammation.

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

"I take D3, creatine and Kurk which is a liquid turmeric and curcumin supplement. I find the latter helps with inflammation. "

I take turmeric +black pepper daily

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

"Vitamin D seems to keep me away from all the lurgie about

C for energy

B12 unsure why but I do

Cod liver oil for obvious reasons

Bonus tip … get the sis sport hydro tablets you add to water … great after exercise or after a few too many beers!!"

B12 is the building block of life

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By *melie LALWoman
9 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Vitamin D seems to keep me away from all the lurgie about

C for energy

B12 unsure why but I do

Cod liver oil for obvious reasons

Bonus tip … get the sis sport hydro tablets you add to water … great after exercise or after a few too many beers!!

B12 is the building block of life "

Elaborate

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

Plenty of class A

Non jabbed- not 1 symptom of that bug that was going around either.

Struck off doctors due to lack of use. True

Only 15 private local therapists sessions needed attending.

1 cough in 11yrs -one after party lady friends bed had more cat hair than catstrust Bridgends green waste bags on a Wednesday morning. Didn’t realise at the time you all know what it’s like “all senses seem to disappear” apart from the sensitivity in your cock that tends to cause premature ejaculation and what not! So after a sip of super strong under watered Asda double strength orange squash find some rhythm and Cleary my airways take in a few what I thought was the lady’s scrunchy so bit on it (in fact at the time dare say this got a bit tuned on) lol

Only to realise after another hour pounding her “pussy” haha pussy get it. Haha didn’t even mean to do that but I’ll take it.

That I’d been chocking on a fur ball or two from the fucking what I can only describe as a tiger that was laying on the floor by the side the bed!!

Maine coon be fucked it looked like sheerkahn off the jungle book with Lilly savage wig on..

I thought her previous partner had 6,099,99007778899999 tokens at Porthcawl amusement and sent the you boy to fetch the stick and ladder from the back room to reach the biggest baddest soft toy from above the WIN ME SIGN..

honestly don’t worry about xl bully’s you’ll either suffocate on its fur balls the size of Texas tumble or the fucker will eat you!

Anyway I asked what supplements the cat was on and she said

Vitamin PuuuuuCcccccccy

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

"Vitamin D seems to keep me away from all the lurgie about

C for energy

B12 unsure why but I do

Cod liver oil for obvious reasons

Bonus tip … get the sis sport hydro tablets you add to water … great after exercise or after a few too many beers!!

B12 is the building block of life

Elaborate"

From Google AI overview :

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak

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Mostly now we get it from fortified sources, ie animals are injected and you digest it from eating the animal.... or take a supplement

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
9 weeks ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

Vit D with K3.

As others have said. But primarily because my mother needed vit D injects when she got older ani got paranoid. Also looking into the higher cortisol levels which effect bloating and body fat.

Alot of body builders use D and K3 for this reason.

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
9 weeks ago

Durham

I am not saying don't take vitamin and other supplements, I take them myself. Since I had something medical happen to me. I now need to make sure I don't have an excessive amount of vitamins A C D and K. I still take a standard daily multivitamin and a prescribed iron tablet. I used to take a vitamin D tablet too, 2000UI, but had to stop as I was told in no uncertain terms it would be very bad for me personally. The daily recommended minimum for an adult is 400 UI and the recommended amount is 600UI. A very very small amount of people would need between 1000 and 4000UI for very specific conditions. I have seen vitamin D tablets advertised. If you took those everyday it wouldn't take long to be sick. Most vitamin D is excreted via poop but larger amount just build in your bones until they make you sick.

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS"

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

I’ve been away from this forum for a few days and regret coming back. So much ignorance.

Bloody hell people, stop pretending you know these things just because you read it in a lifestyle blog in your 10 minutes on the loo.

Having said that, it’s your money. Splash it in whatever way you want. As long as you pay for useless supplements and don’t make the NHS (therefore me too) for it, it’s all fine.

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By *melie LALWoman
9 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Vitamin D seems to keep me away from all the lurgie about

C for energy

B12 unsure why but I do

Cod liver oil for obvious reasons

Bonus tip … get the sis sport hydro tablets you add to water … great after exercise or after a few too many beers!!

B12 is the building block of life

Elaborate

From Google AI overview :

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Mostly now we get it from fortified sources, ie animals are injected and you digest it from eating the animal.... or take a supplement"

"Helps"

Vit B12 is not the building block of life.

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By *otsossieMan
9 weeks ago

Chesterfield

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion. "

But not an opinion based on fact. I’m deficient in a few things and have had them prescribed by my GP.

It has made a difference.

We’re all deficient in vitamin D, especially those of us who work indoors. I need higher levels of some other vitamins and minerals than are naturally available, so I need to top those up.

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By *am8312Man
9 weeks ago

Brighton

"If we eat the correct foods daily and regularly supplements shouldn't be needed "

For various reasons, the body doesn't always assimilate all the required vitamins needed even if present. You may need a boost. D is not always present in adequate quantities due to lack of sunshine too.

Raw garlic and turmeric are my favourite additions ie taken in bigger doses

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By *am8312Man
9 weeks ago

Brighton

"I’ve been away from this forum for a few days and regret coming back. So much ignorance.

Bloody hell people, stop pretending you know these things just because you read it in a lifestyle blog in your 10 minutes on the loo.

Having said that, it’s your money. Splash it in whatever way you want. As long as you pay for useless supplements and don’t make the NHS (therefore me too) for it, it’s all fine."

Think you'll find even doctors use quesswork to treat you.

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By *punk n gushCouple
9 weeks ago

deal

I take a multi vitamin designed for menopause

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By *melie LALWoman
9 weeks ago

Peterborough

"I’ve been away from this forum for a few days and regret coming back. So much ignorance.

Bloody hell people, stop pretending you know these things just because you read it in a lifestyle blog in your 10 minutes on the loo.

Having said that, it’s your money. Splash it in whatever way you want. As long as you pay for useless supplements and don’t make the NHS (therefore me too) for it, it’s all fine.

Think you'll find even doctors use quesswork to treat you.

Differential diagnoses and appropriate investigations.

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By *ally8Woman
9 weeks ago

Plymouth

I eat a daily capsule which is advertised to contain vitamins, minerals and trace elements. I avoid the tablet equivalents as they are harder to manufacture. I have no means of determining if either the capsules or my diet have all of these necessary nutrients. I regard the costs as being sort of health insurance payments. I don’t need to worry about having a varied diet.

My reason for this potential waste of money is because modern foods may not contain the necessary vitamins, minerals and trace elements. This is due to crops of all types being grown on depleted soils. Year after year, crops are grown on the same soils, gradually removing the nutrients over time. Then there are the poisons: fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, growth promoters, etc. sprayed on them. And finally, some fruit and veg. are chemical ripened – picked too early and chemically ripened or preserved. Food and diseases aren’t what they used to be. And it’s not only us who suffer from the deficiencies. The food animals – cows, pigs and chickens do too. If you grow your own fruit and veg., leave each plot fallow during alternate years. This will allow time for the nutrients to be replenished by viruses, bacteria, moulds, funguses, s, and the poo and corpses of insects, birds and animals.

I also eat a vitamin D (and K for proper absorption) capsule every day because I spend most of my life indoors. I don’t get enough time in the sun for my skin to manufacture anything like enough vitamin D, and the amount available in a normal British diet is far from sufficient.

Then there’s the vitamin C. I buy a box full of industrial food-grade ascorbic acid powder - vitamin C – every three or four years, and take a teaspoonful every day. This stops me from getting colds. I know this for a fact because gorillas eat loads of vitamin C, and you never see one blow his nose, do you?

Placebo effect: If an advertisement promises that the contents of a pill will cure a disease, it will do so, even if the contents are inert, like talcum powder. But only for some of the believers, for some of the time. It is called “the placebo effect”, and works best for aches, pains, brain fog, etc. It’s like a witch’s curse – all in the mind

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By *ujadeMan
9 weeks ago

North of the Wall

I take D, Iron and a multi with my drug cocktail daily, can definitely tell if I miss a few days

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By *ugh LibidoMan
9 weeks ago

Penton/Spain

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins."

Totally agree. All these idiots duped into believing they need supplements. They don’t. Just have a healthy diet. Meat, fish and dairy gives you all you need. If you’re 1% of the population ie Vegan, then you’ll need help. Mentally and physically

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By *lik and PaulCouple
9 weeks ago

cahoots

"I’ve been away from this forum for a few days and regret coming back. So much ignorance.

Bloody hell people, stop pretending you know these things just because you read it in a lifestyle blog in your 10 minutes on the loo.

Having said that, it’s your money. Splash it in whatever way you want. As long as you pay for useless supplements and don’t make the NHS (therefore me too) for it, it’s all fine."

Sorry I don't make the rules but thanks for helping with my free vitamin prescription.

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
Forum Mod
9 weeks ago

East Sussex

^^ I'm pretty sure you can't just walk into a Drs surgery and ask them to prescribe vitamins without them determining you need them.

I'm pretty sure you can't just walk in to a Drs surgery come to that. You have to wait in a phone queue for an hour, tell a receptionist what's wrong with you, wait for a call back or text, fill out a questionnaire, wait for another call back, go slowly doolally...

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By *lik and PaulCouple
9 weeks ago

cahoots

"^^ I'm pretty sure you can't just walk into a Drs surgery and ask them to prescribe vitamins without them determining you need them.

Exactly right...it's for medical necessity otherwise it would be over the counter.

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By *ustintime69Man
9 weeks ago

london

Magnesium is helpful in the production of semen…. allegedly!

Personally whenever I have been feeling a bit run down I take a multivitamin but I really believe that a good diet with very little processed food will provide most of what you need apart from D

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

A balanced diet is great, but not a guarantee - and other things we do can have an impact, ie tea /coffee acts as an inhibitor to iron absorption - so if your having a cuppa with your meal, you might not be absorbing as much as you thought

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

"I’ve been away from this forum for a few days and regret coming back. So much ignorance.

Bloody hell people, stop pretending you know these things just because you read it in a lifestyle blog in your 10 minutes on the loo.

Having said that, it’s your money. Splash it in whatever way you want. As long as you pay for useless supplements and don’t make the NHS (therefore me too) for it, it’s all fine.

Think you'll find even doctors use quesswork to treat you.

A few bad ones, maybe. Not the majority. And I’d rather speak to a doctor than to a guru trying to sell me vitamins

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

"^^ I'm pretty sure you can't just walk into a Drs surgery and ask them to prescribe vitamins without them determining you need them.

Strawman argument.

Just because it may be difficult to get an appointment (or it takes more than the 60 minutes you’re willing to wait) doesn’t mean you should do it yourself when it comes to your health.

I still remember the tragic “I did my own research” crowd from the pandemic.

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By *ondiego85Man
9 weeks ago

nottingham

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

And again we are saying the same thing and confirming what I said before. Vitamin supplements are useless in a balanced diet UNLESS there is a recognised deficiency, like in your stepdad case.

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By *lltheboostCouple
8 weeks ago

Shefford

I started taking Lions Main, magnesium, glucosamine sulphate and a multivitamin.

Has worked wonders for me.

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By *ab365XMan
8 weeks ago

Paisley

"I started taking Lions Main, magnesium, glucosamine sulphate and a multivitamin.

Has worked wonders for me. "

Lions mane is good, makes me feel sharper.

Magnesium tends to make me a little sleepy at the best of times.

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By *otallysmoothMan
8 weeks ago

Telford

Statins as kidneys not 100pc

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By *rHotNottsMan
8 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I don't take any, I don’t have any symptoms of deficiencies and even if I did I’d sort it with diet changes

In some cases you can't fix it with diet. I am having to take iron supplements at the moment no adjustment to my diet would keep my iron levels up."

That’s depends on who you ask. Some things are definitely easier to fix like low iron, but what’s the plan? Take them for life? If you look at Studies of some of the pitiful absorption rates of even the best / most expensive vitamins and mineral supplements and also studies that show the differences between getting your vitamins minerals and trace elements like selenium & vitamin D from food / sun versus pills then you might come to a different conclusion

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By *rHotNottsMan
8 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

And again we are saying the same thing and confirming what I said before. Vitamin supplements are useless in a balanced diet UNLESS there is a recognised deficiency, like in your stepdad case. "

The NHS advice for vitamins is at worst irresponsible and scientifically unsound, a bit like their five-a- day mantra and access to treatments like breast reduction based on BMI - complete bollocks and driven by one thing only, how to spend less money on not very bright people.

Just about everyone in the northern hemisphere is going to be deficient in vitamin D and taking vitamin D tablets will do absolutely absolutely nothing for you

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By *ondiego85Man
8 weeks ago

nottingham

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

And again we are saying the same thing and confirming what I said before. Vitamin supplements are useless in a balanced diet UNLESS there is a recognised deficiency, like in your stepdad case.

Just about everyone in the northern hemisphere is going to be deficient in vitamin D and taking vitamin D tablets will do absolutely absolutely nothing for you

Oh sure. Now the NHS advice is “scientifically unsound”. Instead, we should listen to…who exactly? A guy on fabs? A guru on a lifestyle blog? Some quack talking to a few nimcompoops in a hotel hall? A grifter on social networks that tries to get money from people? Do you actually have evidence that counters the one the NHS guidance is based?

Jesus guys, do what you want but don’t try to put a scientific aura to what you do: dress up like a shaman, dance around a circle and I’ll take you more seriously. At least you are being honest.

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By *andy CanesWoman
8 weeks ago

candy cane lane

I take biotin daily there for hair skin & nails & I’m pleased with the results from taking them my hair have strengthened & grown back thick as I’m menopausal & my hair was going thin but it have recovered now thankfully

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By *osey WalesMan
8 weeks ago

Surrey

I'm sure I saw on QI that the majority of multi vitimin tablets are a waste of time for the majority of people.

So long as you eat a healthy variety of food, you should be good.

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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8 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I'm sure I saw on QI that the majority of multi vitimin tablets are a waste of time for the majority of people.

So long as you eat a healthy variety of food, you should be good."

Your second paragraph says it all really.

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By *carlettxWoman
8 weeks ago

Essex

I have prescribed B12 , Folic acid and D3 among others

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By *eed.a.signalMan
8 weeks ago

Local

A multi vitamin is good a few times a week but not every single day.

It's really as it says “supplement” a diet not in place of one.

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By *emorefridaCouple
8 weeks ago

La la land

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

And again we are saying the same thing and confirming what I said before. Vitamin supplements are useless in a balanced diet UNLESS there is a recognised deficiency, like in your stepdad case.

Just about everyone in the northern hemisphere is going to be deficient in vitamin D and taking vitamin D tablets will do absolutely absolutely nothing for you

Jesus guys, do what you want but don’t try to put a scientific aura to what you do: dress up like a shaman, dance around a circle and I’ll take you more seriously. At least you are being honest."

Erm if you go on a scientific journal search website. You can find a Nature Rev Endocrinol, 2022 paper that states that vit D supplementation in over 30,000 adults over has no evidence that it is beneficial in healthy individuals.

I still take vitamin D but I also realise it probably doesn't do me as much good as I once thought.

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By *udding RoseWoman
8 weeks ago

Somewhere out there

Nothing I take make any difference, could be to do with the fact I'm perimenopausal and have minor thyroid issues!! I tried vivioptal for 2 months, made no difference at all....

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By *ucka39Man
8 weeks ago

Newcastle

I don't take any from either over the counter or on the shelf, getting my benefits from fruit, veg, eggs, meat, dried fruit and nuts. Provides natural vitamins

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By *carlettxWoman
7 weeks ago

Essex

I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease

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By *ir SupremacyMan
7 weeks ago

Bolton

I have to take vitamin b12 tablet everyday and an injection once per month.

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By *itygamesMan
7 weeks ago

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion. "

100 % correct

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
Forum Mod
7 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

100 % correct"

But it isn't. Several people above have explained why they need them.

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By *udding RoseWoman
7 weeks ago

Somewhere out there

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

100 % correct

But it isn't. Several people above have explained why they need them. "

Some people don't bother reading through the thread, they really should because they'll learn something!!

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By *udding RoseWoman
7 weeks ago

Somewhere out there

"I'm sure I saw on QI that the majority of multi vitimin tablets are a waste of time for the majority of people.

So long as you eat a healthy variety of food, you should be good."

Doesn't work that way for some though, some are prescribed vitamin supplements by their doctors for different reasons.

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By *uckyNineMan
7 weeks ago

prescot

I have quite a manual job and as I’m not as young as I used to be I was starting to get pains in the joints on my fingers, I started taking glucosamine sulphate and the difference it made was brilliant, it’s also supposed to help with arthritis too

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By *carlettxWoman
7 weeks ago

Essex

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

100 % correct"

Wrong !

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By *ally8Woman
7 weeks ago

Plymouth

"Erm if you go on a scientific journal search website. You can find a Nature Rev Endocrinol, 2022 paper that states that vit D supplementation in over 30,000 adults over has no evidence that it is beneficial in healthy individuals."

What age groups were these 30,000 people divided into?

For how many decades were their medical conditions recorded?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who took no vitamin D supplements?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who thought they were taking vitamin D supplements, but were given useless placebos instead?

The symptoms of malnutrition can take decades to become noticeable, e.g. osteoporosis.

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By *emorefridaCouple
7 weeks ago

La la land

What age groups were these 30,000 people divided into?

For how many decades were their medical conditions recorded?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who took no vitamin D supplements?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who thought they were taking vitamin D supplements, but were given useless placebos instead?

The symptoms of malnutrition can take decades to become noticeable, e.g. osteoporosis.

Well now you've taken my post out of context a bit here. Which was in reponse to someone else, who said that another poster was making up the fact that there was no evidence to suggest vit D was of benefit, in a rather agrressive tone. I countered that with fact based evidence that there is some.

Did I say that the study was good? There's enough information in my post for you to obtain the paper to answer your questions and do your own research. People should do their own research, if we followed NHS/doctors mindlessly there would be so many more women struggling with peri and menopause for example.

FYI if you look higher up this thread you'll see I take vitamin D. I just read the research available to inform my decisions.

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By *emorefridaCouple
7 weeks ago

La la land

"I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease"

That's ridiculous whoever sent this to you I hope you read this, and realise how absolutely wrong this is to do.

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By *emorefridaCouple
7 weeks ago

La la land

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

100 % correct"

And what about people with autoimmune conditions such as pernicious anaemia? Where the factor that binds vit B12 is attacked by the body, so regardless how how much you consumed in a healthy diet you can't absorb it.

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By *carlettxWoman
7 weeks ago

Essex

"I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease

That's ridiculous whoever sent this to you I hope you read this, and realise how absolutely wrong this is to do. "

Exactly !

Supplements can be an essential for some people

Before I was on these prescribed ones I was very ill indeed , barely any energy but suffering with insomnia too

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By *ucka39Man
7 weeks ago

Newcastle

"I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease

That's ridiculous whoever sent this to you I hope you read this, and realise how absolutely wrong this is to do.

Exactly !

Supplements can be an essential for some people

Before I was on these prescribed ones I was very ill indeed , barely any energy but suffering with insomnia too "

Before prescription drugs, most of it was root based which is available, no additives and still it's about having the correct amount

Prescription drugs have a reduced amount and whether it is pure or something similar that mimics, can also lead to other health issues

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By *tealthbomber2024Man
7 weeks ago

southend-on-sea

"Nobody needs artificial vitamins. They’re a massive con. Just have a healthy balanced diet. Just my opinion.

100 % correct

A very good point.

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By *ondiego85Man
7 weeks ago

nottingham

"Oh dear

Keep on wasting your money, guys. What else can I say?

You could explain why you think that. The vitamin D I take has been recommended by the NHS

As I wrote before, UNLESS there is a clear indication like a precise deficiency (we are all vit D deficient in the UK due to lack of sun and diet) there is no need to take vitamins.

You described my step dad's diet.. And yet he's just been prescribed as requiring folic acid.

And again we are saying the same thing and confirming what I said before. Vitamin supplements are useless in a balanced diet UNLESS there is a recognised deficiency, like in your stepdad case.

Just about everyone in the northern hemisphere is going to be deficient in vitamin D and taking vitamin D tablets will do absolutely absolutely nothing for you

Jesus guys, do what you want but don’t try to put a scientific aura to what you do: dress up like a shaman, dance around a circle and I’ll take you more seriously. At least you are being honest.

I still take vitamin D but I also realise it probably doesn't do me as much good as I once thought. "

Funny, you basically agreed with me. As that paper you are quoting says, there is no evidence of benefits of supplementation IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS.

There you go. Sometimes reading twice helps, you know.

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By *ondiego85Man
7 weeks ago

nottingham

What age groups were these 30,000 people divided into?

For how many decades were their medical conditions recorded?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who took no vitamin D supplements?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who thought they were taking vitamin D supplements, but were given useless placebos instead?

The symptoms of malnutrition can take decades to become noticeable, e.g. osteoporosis.

FYI if you look higher up this thread you'll see I take vitamin D. I just read the research available to inform my decisions."

People shouldn’t really do their research, because they don’t have the basics of science to go through those studies.

Case in point: someone (may have been you) confirmed in toto what I said before without realising. Seems like when I say “vitamin supplements are useless in HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS who have a varied diet” many people understand “supplements are useless in every case” which is obviously wrong.

The last people I heard were doing their research, they were scared of vaccines and looking for alternatives. Unfortunately for them, they turned up in intensive care. Don’t get me started with people not trusting their doctors…

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By *ondiego85Man
7 weeks ago

nottingham

"I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease

That's ridiculous whoever sent this to you I hope you read this, and realise how absolutely wrong this is to do.

Exactly !

Supplements can be an essential for some people

Before I was on these prescribed ones I was very ill indeed , barely any energy but suffering with insomnia too "

Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you’re better now!

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By *ondiego85Man
7 weeks ago

nottingham

"I should add , since someone decided to message me direct questioning why I feel I need to take such supplements …….

These are not self medicated these are prescribed by the doctor. B12 injections every 3 months and D3 and high dose folic every day with full blood count every 6 months

I’m coeliac and had my gall bladder removed so my body doesn’t naturally maintain these levels and all 3 work with each other. My body doesn’t absorb them easily having an auto immune disease

That's ridiculous whoever sent this to you I hope you read this, and realise how absolutely wrong this is to do.

Exactly !

Supplements can be an essential for some people

Before I was on these prescribed ones I was very ill indeed , barely any energy but suffering with insomnia too

Before prescription drugs, most of it was root based which is available, no additives and still it's about having the correct amount

Prescription drugs have a reduced amount and whether it is pure or something similar that mimics, can also lead to other health issues

It would be interesting to hear what the heck you are talking about. Any examples? Some scientific papers? Where did you get those info? Are you suggesting we should not give supplementation to people diagnosed with severe vitamin deficiency but instead fill them with oranges?

Popcorns ready

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By *acey_RedWoman
7 weeks ago

Liverpool

It's rather amusing how heated some people get about other people taking vitamins of all things

It is worth remembering that many people have health reasons they can't just alter their diet, even if diet could fix the issue which it can't always.

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By *emorefridaCouple
7 weeks ago

La la land

What age groups were these 30,000 people divided into?

For how many decades were their medical conditions recorded?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who took no vitamin D supplements?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who thought they were taking vitamin D supplements, but were given useless placebos instead?

The symptoms of malnutrition can take decades to become noticeable, e.g. osteoporosis.

FYI if you look higher up this thread you'll see I take vitamin D. I just read the research available to inform my decisions.

People shouldn’t really do their research, because they don’t have the basics of science to go through those studies.

Maybe you should pop your head in perimenopause thread on the virus section. You may then see how much people do have to advocate for their own medical care.

I've never ended up in hospital due to my research a topic. Just led to me having better discussions with medical professionals about my options.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
7 weeks ago

cahoots

"It's rather amusing how heated some people get about other people taking vitamins of all things

It is worth remembering that many people have health reasons they can't just alter their diet, even if diet could fix the issue which it can't always."

Heated seems to be the way of the internet sadly.

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By *ondiego85Man
7 weeks ago

nottingham

What age groups were these 30,000 people divided into?

For how many decades were their medical conditions recorded?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who took no vitamin D supplements?

How did these records compare with those of 30,000 people of similar ages who thought they were taking vitamin D supplements, but were given useless placebos instead?

The symptoms of malnutrition can take decades to become noticeable, e.g. osteoporosis.

FYI if you look higher up this thread you'll see I take vitamin D. I just read the research available to inform my decisions.

People shouldn’t really do their research, because they don’t have the basics of science to go through those studies.

Maybe you should pop your head in perimenopause thread on the virus section. You may then see how much people do have to advocate for their own medical care.

I've never ended up in hospital due to my research a topic. Just led to me having better discussions with medical professionals about my options. "

Nice whataboutism.

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
7 weeks ago

dudley

"I take multivitamins daily and have B12 injections every 12 weeks and will do for life, due to having had gastric sleeve surgery. "
I have the same plus folic acid tablets because being coeliac means I don’t absorb them so I’m deficient

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
7 weeks ago

Bedford

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
7 weeks ago

Bedford

The yellow and red smarties.

Omega 3 for joints

Biotin for hair

Vit D for energy

zinc with C for immune system.

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By *ohnjones3210Man
7 weeks ago

Chester

"Which ones do you take and why?

Hello Mr and Mrs 561.

This is a really good question. I researched this in depth last month.

To answer the question; I take a cocktail of multivitamins that come in one chewable tablet - almost daily. I take them because research suggests that;

1. It's possible for humans to lack vitamins.

2. It's likely that we are lacking vitamins.

3. You can feel less than optimal in a deficient condition.

4. Taking a multivitamin tablet is suggested to prevent the deficiency from occuring.

5. They're extremely cheap.

However, this is why it's a fascinating subject; In the UK alone, this industry is worth £500m annually, yet it's a theoretically based industry. It's completely unproven.

The problem is that yes; it's proven that we can't survive without various vitamins and minerals, it's even proven what certain vitamins do, but it's not proven that taking a tablet works!

To illustrate; let's say you're a pregnant woman and you need more iron. You could nip over to your gate, scratch a load of iron oxide off it and have it on toast. There! Iron has now been ingested - problem solved.

But of course it doesn't work that way. Scientists don't understand what the circumstances are that surround how and when the body absorbs them.

So another weird thing that's interesting is that certain vitamins are water soluble, and some are fat soluble.

Your body can't store the water soluble ones, but it can store the fat soluble ones. You might think that this suggests that it's probably not necessary to take tablets that contain the fat soluble ones...

Who knows, right? Interesting though. X

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By *lueDressWoman
7 weeks ago

Bath

A multi vitamin under doctors orders

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

Naturelo organic multi vitamins along with nascent iodine . Also nitric boost but that stuff makes me way too horny lol . Also 6 monthly dose of ivermectin

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

I take generic multi vitamins

Creatine for strength training

Zinc and magnesium- helps you sleep better

Turmeric for joints

L arganine for blood flow- trust me it helps so much

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By *en_Dover79Man
7 weeks ago

Oswaldtwistle

Vitamin c and Zinc,

Also cod liver oil tablets

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

Beware of the cheaper ones like b and m etc that say bulking agent but don't tell you what it is. The cheaper ones will do you more harm than good

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By *tealthbomber2024Man
7 weeks ago

southend-on-sea

In 2010, I think, I phoned the NHS when it was actually helpful and asked them "could you get someone to contact me on an available liquid supplement for broad spectrum, lose dose vitamins and mineral supplement that is also efficacious" Someone phoned me back to tell me they did'nt have anything like that.

Anyway, that was that. Efficacy proven by a correct scientific method that isn't p-hacking, cherry picking, blah de blah. Hopefully, such stuff does exist these days... I'm quite sure I'm deficient in a considerable range of nutrients. Apparently, the average person has 3 years of vitamin B12 stored, so when their intrinsic factor production fails, they won't know it for a while.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
7 weeks ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Multivitamins are pointless... You'll never get the right ratios/amounts.

It helps if you know you're deficient in any to start with.

I should take vit D soft gels, K2, methyl folate and have b12 jabs.

I take magnesium glycinate capsules to aid sleep and restless legs.

Magnesium malate for energy.

When I was doing a strict regime, it definitely helped and I felt alot better in general.

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By *enuineguy76Man
6 weeks ago

Glasgow

Plenty of Vitamin V as they make me rock hard.

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By *cnugatugMan
6 weeks ago

Chatham

Have started taking multivitamins that are dissolvable not really sure why tbh woke up one day brought some and just started taking them I do honestly feel a tad better and not so achy and tired so maybe it was just instinct

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By *yesgreenMan
6 weeks ago

north and south

"Have started taking multivitamins that are dissolvable not really sure why tbh woke up one day brought some and just started taking them I do honestly feel a tad better and not so achy and tired so maybe it was just instinct "
I always have taken cod liver oil ! But recently looked up the ingredients and found some unusual names , re acid, So it’s not just simple oil and they can all interact with your own medicine , So Google it guys and dolls and good night sweet dreams from me

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By *rHotNottsMan
6 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Have started taking multivitamins that are dissolvable not really sure why tbh woke up one day brought some and just started taking them I do honestly feel a tad better and not so achy and tired so maybe it was just instinct I always have taken cod liver oil ! But recently looked up the ingredients and found some unusual names , re acid, So it’s not just simple oil and they can all interact with your own medicine , So Google it guys and dolls and good night sweet dreams from me "

I have a friend he’s in his late 50s and has always run marathons, triathlon and done some pretty crazy cycles of several thousand miles. He’s always been anti-vitamin pills but has taken cod-liver oil For many years until he recently read a book about how getting it from food is completely different to taking it as a supplement , and says there’s zero benefits , and so he has now dropped it.

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By *iceGuyLancsMan
6 weeks ago

Blackpool

I think if you have a good diet, you shouldn't really need to take anything...but I have a shockingly bad diet, so I take a general multivitamin capsule, cod liver oil, some ginseng and black macca thing, but most importantly high strength D3 and K2.

Plenty of reputable studies on the benefits of D3, especially in the winter.

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By * and R cple4Couple
6 weeks ago

swansea

I take potassium b12 folic acid and a iron supplement. I am also on medication for these deficiencies so it just gives me a little bit more of a boost.

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By *ansomWareMan
6 weeks ago

Lancaster

I should really take more vitamins regularly, particularly D and K. I never know what's best to take so that you get a good balance of everything

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By *orthern BeardMan
5 weeks ago

Preston

A multi vitamin, cod liver oil, magnesium, turmeric for the joints and ashwaganda

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
5 weeks ago

Hastings

"Which ones do you take and why?

I haven't done any research at all.

As my seventies loom towards me I would like to do as much as I can to remain healthy. I don't want to spend money unnecessarily though or take any old thing.

I will take a look at Gary Brecka, 8 admit now though i have an extremely short attention span

MMM

I take vitamin C and Zink, magazineam, vitamin D, glucosamine and cod liver oil.

But and it's a big but.

The best thing to improve you health is cut out ALCOHOL and Do more EXERCISE. both cheap and very beneficial.

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By *icecouple561 OP Couple
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5 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Which ones do you take and why?

I haven't done any research at all.

As my seventies loom towards me I would like to do as much as I can to remain healthy. I don't want to spend money unnecessarily though or take any old thing.

I will take a look at Gary Brecka, 8 admit now though i have an extremely short attention span

MMM

I take vitamin C and Zink, magazineam, vitamin D, glucosamine and cod liver oil.

But and it's a big but.

The best thing to improve you health is cut out ALCOHOL and Do more EXERCISE. both cheap and very beneficial. "

I drink the equivalent of one glass of wine a month or less and exercise daily

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By *ister1Man
5 weeks ago

north west

Interesting reading what people are taking

Maybe i need to rethink

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By *asycouple1971Couple
5 weeks ago

midlands

Multi vitamins. Sometimes cod liver oil tablets

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

Maca extract, cla,tribulus, green tea, ashwagandha,and vitamins c d,and b6 with zinc.

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By *.hrisMan
5 weeks ago

Bath

I've taken cod liver oil every day for a few years, a couple of times when I've stopped taking them for a few weeks, my joints get quite creaky.

I take turmeric too, as I've heard it's meant to be good for you 🤷🏽‍♂️

Also recently started taking lions mane capsules too, not sure if it's made my brain less scatty or not.

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

Multivitamins and Creatine mostly.

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By *uri00620Woman
5 weeks ago

Croydon

Most people in higher/lower latitudes should take vitamin D.

That being said I don't.

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By *inkyjoshxMan
5 days ago

Bucks/Herts/London

I'm veggie and work from home indoors ...so Vit D and Omega 3

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By *ertcoupleCouple
5 days ago

Hatfield

I take Magnesium, vit b, Zinc, Iron, Cod liver oil, Garlic, Thiamin, Glucosamine.

Why? Mrs told me I had too!!!

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By *midnight-Woman
3 days ago

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I'm vegan so I eat B12 + vitD fortified food, but I also have capsules if I feel I need a boost.

I take turmeric daily to help with my arthritis 😭

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By *idnightMouthfulMan
3 days ago

London

"I'm vegan so I eat B12 + vitD fortified food, but I also have capsules if I feel I need a boost.

I take turmeric daily to help with my arthritis 😭

Same here - B12, Iodine and D3 are my essentials.

But I also take proteolytic enzymes (nattokinase), vegan omega 3, curcumin, hylauronic acid, vegan collagen support, B-comples, multivitamins and more - I'm on a mission to be as healthy as I can as I hurtle towards old age.

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By *oandstephCouple
3 days ago

Bradford

Just recently been taking creatine ad since the flu ive been zapped for energy its a short term fix but helps for now

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By *idnightMouthfulMan
3 days ago

London

Oh yeah, I forgot to add creatine to my list - it does seem to help with stamina when working out.

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By *adbod2godbodMan
3 days ago

Manchester

Creatine

D3 with K2

Multi vit

Omega 3 (if I'm flush I'll buy krill oil instead)

Lions mane (just started a few weeks ago, don't really think it benefits me, might need a higher dose)

CoQ10

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By *inkystar1Woman
3 days ago

Heathfield

"Liquid iron & vit c to help the iron stick

Magnesium, vit b & d & calcium

Menopausal, I’ll neck anything to make it through a bit easier"

No amount of iron will stick unless you take zinc as well as vitamin c. Your body needs both to process iron

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By *entlemanrogueMan
3 days ago

Motherwell

Iron, C, D and testosterone.

I take the first three just for the benefit and testosterone as I am 46.

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By *ralextacyMan
3 days ago

Cardiff

Multi vitamins and minerals effervescent tablet even night to ensure hydration at night and take advantage if any other benefits they may give me.

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