Do you take supplements?

Catlady said:
Thanks, I was impressed with #10 Mega something. So which is considered THE best, is it #1 or #16?
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I’d personally go with #1 but it’s your choice. I take this Kirkland brand which is Costco’s own generic brand. It’s specifically formulated for senior women.
Its probably best if you can get something age suited since ratios for minerals and others ingredients would be different.
Do you have a Costco? These were very reasonably priced and there’s 365 tablets. Note: they are fairly large. I’m quite satisfied with them.
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Keesha said:
I’d personally go with #1 but it’s your choice. I take this Kirkland brand which is Costco’s own generic brand. It’s specifically formulated for senior women.
Its probably best if you can get something age suited since ratios for minerals and others ingredients would be different.
Do you have a Costco? These were very reasonably priced and there’s 365 tablets. Note: they are fairly large. I’m quite satisfied with them.
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No, no Costco for me, it's only me, they sell in bulk. I'll try the #1 on your link, I've already added it to my Amazon list. Thanks a bunch!
 

I have a long list of supplements that I take, some daily, some once or twice a week and some only when needed. I just take the ones I want from the bottles when I use them. I have trouble swallowing pills, so I open the caps and mix them with orange juice. I'll list some here.

B-50 Complex
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha)
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Zinc, Copper combo

Lutein, Zeaxanthin combo
Billberry
MSM, Glucosamine combo
Milk Thistle
Multi Vitamin/Mineral (iron-free)

Ubiquinol (CoQ10)
Magnesium Citrate
Turmeric
Collagen
Vitamin D3, K2 combo

Chlorella (or green food)
Coconut Oil
Probiotic
Bitter Melon
Chromium Picolinate

When needed:

L-Lysine
Wild Cherry Bark
Niacin
Grapefruit Seed Extract
 
Multi for senior men; glucosamine sulfate; fish oil capsules; garlic capsules; turmeric capsules.
I dispense a week's dosages ahead of time in a pill minder too....am & pm, each day.
No prescribed meds for me, yet.
 
SeaBreeze said:
I have a long list of supplements that I take, some daily, some once or twice a week and some only when needed. I just take the ones I want from the bottles when I use them. I have trouble swallowing pills, so I open the caps and mix them with orange juice. I'll list some here.

B-50 Complex
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha)
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Zinc, Copper combo

Lutein, Zeaxanthin combo
Billberry
MSM, Glucosamine combo
Milk Thistle
Multi Vitamin/Mineral (iron-free)

Ubiquinol (CoQ10)
Magnesium Citrate
Turmeric
Collagen
Vitamin D3, K2 combo

Chlorella (or green food)
Coconut Oil
Probiotic
Bitter Melon
Chromium Picolinate

When needed:

L-Lysine
Wild Cherry Bark
Niacin
Grapefruit Seed Extract
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Wow! You have got all the bases covered.

You just reminded me that I need to get some Lysine to take when needed. I keep getting Shingles,
I have had two severe outbreaks. The rest have been much smaller, milder outbreaks.
I read recently that Lysine is a good natural treatment so it will probably also prevent if I start taking it at the first sign of trouble !
 
Homeschoolie said:
You want D3, plain D or D2 is synthetic.
Sounds like a glitch when searching for E.
Make sure the E is natural not made in a test tube.
Natural = d alpha-tocopherol. Synthetic = dl alpha-tocopheryl
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Thanks, doll, much appreciated!

One question= I use virgin olive oil a lot, do I really need vitamin E? And, I don't like to take a lot of stuff, so am ordering multi, C, D, and E. Is that a basic covering of my needs?

This is the one I want to buy, doesn't say if it's Natural
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00780JJKM/ref=psdc_3774791_t2_B0061GINBA
EDIT = Just read, this one is synthetic, back to researching.
 
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Catlady said:
No, no Costco for me, it's only me, they sell in bulk. I'll try the #1 on your link, I've already added it to my Amazon list. Thanks a bunch!
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Consider reading about a couple ingredients in the Multi you selected.
It has Wild Yam and Red Clover.
Unless my memory is failing me those two are used to deal with hormones.
Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just make sure you want to take something that may or may not have some impact on that.

There are creams made from wild yam. With the cream you have much more control of how much, how often or none at all. With a multi you get the same amount daily whether you need it or want it.
 
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Homeschoolie said:
Consider reading about a couple ingredients in the Multi you selected.
It has Wild Yam and Red Clover.
Unless my memory is failing me those two are used to deal with hormones (specifically estrogen). Which is why they are in the women's formula.
Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just make sure you want to take something that may or may not have some impact on that area of your body.

I use a cream made from wild yam. But at this age I use if differently then when I was pre menopause. With the cream I have much more control of how much, how often and for periods of time none at all. With a multi you get the same amount daily whether you need it or want it.
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I've decide to buy Centrum Silver instead, because I've used it before. It's number 3 on Keesha's list, good enough for me.
 
Tumeric Curcumin W/ BiPerine, 65+ multi vitamin, Flaxseed oil. Just started today taking Meta Mucil-20 cps/day (recommended)for blood sugar. I don't know if it will reduce the blood sugar or as it states, "maintain a healthy blood sugar". I will try to get an answer from somewhere.
 
Homeschoolie said:
You found a D3, K2 combo?
What is the brand?

I don't get enough K2.
Like most Multis mine only has K1.
My Protein Drink is also just K1.
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For those taking supplements for the brain as far as I know there is nothing that helps the brain despite the many claims. Keep in mind there is no governing body to regulate all the claims made by supplements on the shelves. I have also read taking vitamin D to boost that vitamin does not help. Can anyone testify their D count in the blood tests has improved with taking the vitamin?
 
Catlady said:
Thanks, doll, much appreciated!

One question= I use virgin olive oil a lot, do I really need vitamin E? And, I don't like to take a lot of stuff, so am ordering multi, C, D, and E. Is that a basic covering of my needs?

This is the one I want to buy, doesn't say if it's Natural
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00780JJKM/ref=psdc_3774791_t2_B0061GINBA
EDIT = Just read, this one is synthetic, back to researching.
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If the multi you choose has enough E and C and you eat foods that have those you don't need them separate.
Very few Multis have a lot of D3
So taking it separate is a good idea.
Don't take more then 4,000 IU (25-100 mcg) daily of vitamin D3. It is fat soluble so your body stores some of it.
2,000 to 4,000 daily keeps healthy vitamin D blood levels.
To be on the safe side we take 2000 IU and skip some days. Our multi has 500 IU. And we , of course , get some in our diet.
 
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Homeschoolie said:
If the multi you choose has enough E and C and you eat foods that have those you don't need them separate.
Very few Multis have a lot of D3
So taking it separate is a good idea.
Don't take more then 4,000 IU (25-100 mcg) daily of vitamin D3. It is fat soluble so your body stores some of it.
2,000 to 4,000 daily keeps healthy vitamin D blood levels.
To be on the safe side we take 2000 IU and skip some days. Our multi has 500 IU. And we , of course , get some in our diet.
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Centrum Silver just gives the %.

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rgp said:
Isn't that the amount on the left ?
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I was looking for the IU or whatever. The pic would not show the stuff on the extreme left column, so I don't know what is listed there. Anyway, I ordered it since I've taken it before and is supposedly formulated for women over 50, so it should be okay. I also got D3 2000 IU per @Homeschoolie advice and got C-1000. I didn't get the E for now. Here's to better health !?
 
I take a D3, B12 and a Magnesium 250 tab.
I just open each bottle and take them as its not much that I'm taking.
My mother takes way more and uses the pill organizer boxes like in the picture.
 
fmdog44 said:
For those taking supplements for the brain as far as I know there is nothing that helps the brain despite the many claims. Keep in mind there is no governing body to regulate all the claims made by supplements on the shelves. I have also read taking vitamin D to boost that vitamin does not help. Can anyone testify their D count in the blood tests has improved with taking the vitamin?
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D3 does increase serum levels. It has for me, but I have to take well above the recommended amounts. Per genetic testing, I have a Vit D receptor site anomaly. A first cousin has the genetic anomaly as well. We had to have levels drawn frequently to determine our correct dosage. Maybe that was the issue in the case you read about.
 
Yup, Centrum for men over 50.:devilish::devilish:
I mostly use honey, garlic and apple cider vinegar. These and many others such as tumeric, beets have been around for thousands of years.
May be slower but are effective, similar to warm lemon water and similar remedies.
 


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