Do you take daily vitamins/supplements?

[Cherylndesigns]

Do you take daily vitamins/supplements/etc?

If so, I'd love to know what you take.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Do you take daily vitamins/supplements/etc? I do and have for many years.

If so, I'd love to know what you take.
Vitamin D3 (my doctor told me to take this specific D for calcium; Biotin for hair skin and nails; recently added: Ocuvite for eye health - my eye doctor recommended this; also recently added Tumeric (I have really good chewable ones; odorless garlic. I also drink Dandelion Root Tea once a day. The tumeric, garlic and dandelion root are for water retention. I have a good friend who's a Certified Herbalist with the American Herbalist Society and honestly, the last 3 things work better than prescription water pills.

 

[tanteva]

Yes, I do. One multivitamin/mineral (usually just pick the one that's on sale when I need new ones), 1 Omega3 (made from algea cuz it's vegan) & one called Femarelle. Not sure if it's international or not, but it helps with my hot flashes.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Yes, I do. One multivitamin/mineral (usually just pick the one that's on sale when I need new ones), 1 Omega3 (made from algea cuz it's vegan) & one called Femarelle. Not sure if it's international or not, but it helps with my hot flashes.

Ohhhhh, I've been thinking of adding Omega 3 and we have an OTC med for hot flashes that I keep on hand. It's called Estroven and a nurse told me about it a few years ago. I swear it's better than any prescription I ever tried!

 

[AZK]

All I take is a calcium supplement with Vitamin D added. Some blood work a few years ago indicated that I might be starting to have some issues with bone health and the calcium helps with that.

 

[EvelynD2]

We take a boatload of vitamins and herbs. We take:
multivitamin
garlic-immune system
milk thistle-good for gall bladder
green tea-for liver, blood pressure etc
potassium-leg cramps due to low potassium
Ocuvite- eye vitamins to prevent macular degeneration
Calcium-bones
Glucosamin- bones and joints
Fish Oil-heart and blood system
Beet Root Capsules-regulate blood pressure
Turmeric-joints
Vitamin D-immune system
Immune Supplement
Echinacea-immune system
Magnesium-muscle and nerve function (It has been found that people with dementia/altzheimers have low levels of magnesium)

 

[Cherylndesigns]

All I take is a calcium supplement with Vitamin D added. Some blood work a few years ago indicated that I might be starting to have some issues with bone health and the calcium helps with that.

Yes, we definitely need calcium, and I don't get enough from dairy.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

We take a boatload of vitamins and herbs. We take:
multivitamin
garlic-immune system
milk thistle-good for gall bladder
green tea-for liver, blood pressure etc
potassium-leg cramps due to low potassium
Ocuvite- eye vitamins to prevent macular degeneration
Calcium-bones
Glucosamin- bones and joints
Fish Oil-heart and blood system
Beet Root Capsules-regulate blood pressure
Turmeric-joints
Vitamin D-immune system
Immune Supplement
Echinacea-immune system
Magnesium-muscle and nerve function (It has been found that people with dementia/altzheimers have low levels of magnesium)

This is impressive, Evelyn! I swear that I've felt better since I started taking Turmeric and garlic pills, and I forgot to add that I also take Potassium for my leg cramps. I really need to add Magnesium too. My Herbalist friend says I need milk thistle, too.

 

[EvelynD2]

This is impressive, Evelyn! I swear that I've felt better since I started taking Turmeric and garlic pills, and I forgot to add that I also take Potassium for my leg cramps. I really need to add Magnesium too. My Herbalist friend says I need milk thistle, too.

I blame it on my husband! He is a health nut in a good way. I need to be more like him as far as exercise but I do take the vitamins. He is the one who saw the importance of it first.

 

[Jeannette]

Just a few. I take vitamin D, calcium and magnesium for the muscles in my feet and legs. Without it, I get a lot of cramps.
beside these I try to eat as healthy as possible, mostly veggies and fruits from my garden and biological fruits and veggies.

 

[zanthia]

I take a muiltivitramin (mature multi) - costcos own brand and it goes on sale too frequently. Also take glucasomine mix as well as additional vit c and calcium

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Just a few. I take vitamin D, calcium and magnesium for the muscles in my feet and legs. Without it, I get a lot of cramps.
beside these I try to eat as healthy as possible, mostly veggies and fruits from my garden and biological fruits and veggies.

I definitely need to start taking magnesium again. Have you tried Potassium for your leg cramps?

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I blame it on my husband! He is a health nut in a good way. I need to be more like him as far as exercise but I do take the vitamins. He is the one who saw the importance of it first.

Well, I must admit that my husband eats way more healthy than I do. He's always been a vegetable and salad nut. He eats his greens daily - I know what you mean.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I take a muiltivitramin (mature multi) - costcos own brand and it goes on sale too frequently. Also take glucasomine mix as well as additional vit c and calcium

Oh yes, I've heard good things about glucosamine! Need to look into that.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I LOVE hearing about what others are taking - thanks for all of your responses!

 

[faerywings]

I used to take a lot of them. Before I got sick, I used more herbal remedies than traditional ones. when I got sick, I was inundated with prescription meds but my Lyme Dr used a lot of supplements along with the abx. I took Magnesium, Milk Thistle, Oil of Oregano, probiotics, Calcium/D3, Turmeric, and some others.
I admit that I got so sick and tired of taking pills that I only take a few Rxs and the supplements when I think of it. Garlic for when I get sick (I have used that since I was teaching pre-K and I swear by that). Magnesium ad Calcium/Vit D3. I really need to be better about the Calcium, I have Osteopenia and I know that I am on track for osteoporosis. Crud! That reminds me, I am overdue for my bone density scan...


Another day....

 

[*gina*]

no pills - healthy eating (lots of vegetables and fruit - many from our garden, no dairy products, no meat or fish) and a daily walk of at least 1.5 hours

 

[marijke]

As Gina I don't take pills ... My daily portions of vegetables and fruits give me enough energy ... I should build in some more movement...
Last week I had my annual blood check and all results were good...

 

[taxed4ever]

I am also a non pill taker although my husband takes glucosamine Chondroitine for his bad knees and Calcium Magnesium +vitamin D3 to help build strong bones and to help with his leg cramps. If and when the dr. ever tells me I need to take something then I will start. Just have not had the need to yet. Blood results came back great, probably from my parents good genes?? I do try to keep active with swimming laps and hiking. Not much of that going on this week as I recoup from Covid let me tell you I want that gone!!#angry2

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I used to take a lot of them. Before I got sick, I used more herbal remedies than traditional ones. when I got sick, I was inundated with prescription meds but my Lyme Dr used a lot of supplements along with the abx. I took Magnesium, Milk Thistle, Oil of Oregano, probiotics, Calcium/D3, Turmeric, and some others.
I admit that I got so sick and tired of taking pills that I only take a few Rxs and the supplements when I think of it. Garlic for when I get sick (I have used that since I was teaching pre-K and I swear by that). Magnesium ad Calcium/Vit D3. I really need to be better about the Calcium, I have Osteopenia and I know that I am on track for osteoporosis. Crud! That reminds me, I am overdue for my bone density scan...


Another day....

Sounds like you took a lot of the same ones I take. I think I have one more year before my next one density test. If all tests were that easy, we'd be in luck!!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

no pills - healthy eating (lots of vegetables and fruit - many from our garden, no dairy products, no meat or fish) and a daily walk of at least 1.5 hours

That's awesome, Gina! Good for you!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I am also a non pill taker although my husband takes glucosamine Chondroitine for his bad knees and Calcium Magnesium +vitamin D3 to help build strong bones and to help with his leg cramps. If and when the dr. ever tells me I need to take something then I will start. Just have not had the need to yet. Blood results came back great, probably from my parents good genes?? I do try to keep active with swimming laps and hiking. Not much of that going on this week as I recoup from Covid let me tell you I want that gone!!#angry2

Good for you too, Trudy! I hope you can keep it up. You're so active too with your swimming and hiking!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

As Gina I don't take pills ... My daily portions of vegetables and fruits give me enough energy ... I should build in some more movement...
Last week I had my annual blood check and all results were good...

That's wonderful, Marijke!!

 

[VickiStegall]

I do take supplements and feel they make a difference for me. I take minerals (magnesium, potassium, etc.) and desiccated organs like liver and thymus.

 

[scrapinmom]

I take multi vitamin, D-3, Biotin, Apple Cider Vinegar gummy, Fish Oil, Prevagen (memory), Ashwagandha (stress & sleep aid) Probiotic, Garcinia cambogia (blocks apprtite)

 

[pachimac]

I take D3 and a B complex every day.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I take D3 and a B complex every day.

Those are both good supplements to take!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I do take supplements and feel they make a difference for me. I take minerals (magnesium, potassium, etc.) and desiccated organs like liver and thymus.

I feel like they help me too, Vicki.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I take multi vitamin, D-3, Biotin, Apple Cider Vinegar gummy, Fish Oil, Prevagen (memory), Ashwagandha (stress & sleep aid) Probiotic, Garcinia cambogia (blocks apprtite)

I've never heard of an Apple Cider Vinegar gummy - I need to look into that.

 

[faerywings]

I think I have one more year before my next one density test. If all tests were that easy, we'd be in luck!!

Isn't that the truth!!
My mammo is due in Oct and the Breast Center I go to does DEXAs there. I should see if I can get them done back to back. The tough scan and the easy scan can balance each other out LOL!