Do you take vitamins daily?

[mimico]

I have a terrible cold today so I was forced to take some vitamin C and echinecea. I don't always take vitamins daily because I feel that I don't really need them. The only supplent I need to have is the one for my skin with a combination of vitamins A, C, E, and zinc.

WHat about you guys, do you take any supplements daily? What are they?

[chicque]

i take vitamins daily because my doctor says its to ensure that i get my essentials for a healthy body :) i also take vitamin c and echinecea because my immune system is weak.

[lilabytes]

I was always told to take my vitamins everyday but I am quite hard headed and I don't take any supplements at all. I guess that's why I easily catch cold but I always forget to drink my vitamins. :(

[Starchild47]

Has anyone here taken the OTC zinc products that are supposed to lessen the severity of colds and also the duration? I wonder if these products really work like they say that they do. I got some Airborne and that stuff was nasty to say the least! I could not tell that it did anything for me at all.

[skincare]

I am taking vitamins daily and it works really well. It is quite expensive but it is worth it. I want to pamper myself in order to stay as healthy as I can be.

[allie01]

of course I take vitamins daily because vitamins can give me more energy and its to ensure that i get my essentials for a healthy body:p

[Starchild47]

I take vitamins as well but feel that we still get way more benefits if we can eat fruits and veggies that are high in vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals that we need. I eat a lot of bananas for the potassium and magnesium in them. Apples, or any type of citrus fruit is a great source of Vitamin C

[skincare]

To add, even though we eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables we still cannot meet the recommended daily allowance per day. That is why we need supplementation to aid the lacking vitamins and minerals needed by our body. It is also good to buy supplements which are tested and proven to really contain what is in the label.

[mimico]

i take vitamins daily because my doctor says its to ensure that i get my essentials for a healthy body :) i also take vitamin c and echinecea because my immune system is weak.

Oh I didn't know echinecea can be taken every day! It's really good for fighting a cold. When I feel the sniffles coming, I immediately take 2 tablets for a day or two. It really works because my colds never come. But sometimes when I'm a day late and I already have colds, then it's totally useless. :( I'll take it every now and then now that I know it's safe to take it every day. :)

[mimico]

To add, even though we eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables we still cannot meet the recommended daily allowance per day. That is why we need supplementation to aid the lacking vitamins and minerals needed by our body. It is also good to buy supplements which are tested and proven to really contain what is in the label.

Very true. We're supposed to eat 5 types of fruit and 3 types of vegetables (or vice versa) in a day. I read an article in the magazine before with a drawing of the recommended daily intake for fruits and veggies. Surprisingly, the fruits and vegetables we need every day piled up is taller than a young child!!! It really stunned me. Which is why many pharmaceutical companies have started producing supplements for our fruits and veggies. :( I never bought one though because I feel healthy even without eating enough fruits and veggies.

[Starchild47]

Be very careful about taking ecchinecea if you have any types of respiratory problem such as allergies, sinusitis, or are prone to having any kind of asthma attacks as it can exacerbate those problems. I had a bad reaction to it due to the fact I was unaware of this.

So better to be safe than sorry. No herbs are completely safe for anyone. They can have side effects just like medication. It is good to do research on any type of supplement before you take it

[Elvis37]

No i never take vitamins daily ..sometimes i do take if i'm sick.

[sashisaa]

i only take fruits and all don't like pharmacy vitamins

[Djmarie21]

I take pre-natal vitamins on a daily basis. I have a three month old and now I am nursing, so I need them to keep up my health. We are also trying for number three already, so it is important to keep up my vitamin intake.

[Djmarie21]

Golden Seal is good to take when you have a cold, but it should not be taken for more than two weeks at a time. Echinacae is good for those with weak immune systems. My eight year old takes it daily. He contracted bacterial pneumonia when he was almost four and we struggle with colds now. He is very susceptible. I keep him home from church if he even looks like he is weak and I homeschool to keep him protected.

[Desmodu87]

I take a multivitamin (centrum)every day, plus 1000 mg of flax seed oil as well as varying amounts of cod liver oil.

It's a bit complicated but it keeps me healthy! :love:

[icebreaker]

I take vitamin C and multivitamins daily. By doing this my immune system gets boosted. We all know that sickness prevention is better than cure.

[shona]

Yes i take multi vitamins and iron tablets. I also eat lots and lots fruit everyday... im a pretty good eatter!

[brybry]

The 5 a day was brought in by the World Health Organisation in 2003, but now research states that this should be classed as a minimum.. the only reason for the '5' was that it was seen to be an attainable target to reach for people.. but the suggestion is that now we should aim for more than that to provide adequate benefits.

Since I started weightwatchers (sorry for mentioning it), I have noticed that I don;'t need vitamins as what I am eating is packed in them anyway & am attaining a more reasonable goal of eating fruit & veg daily.

I don't see an issue with taking vitmains, but I prefer the natural route :D

[avikdip74]

I dont take any suppliment,. I think the diet we are having everyday that has got all the necessary vitamins and minerals. so keep your diet healthy and you will never need vitamin supplimentation

[vencasand]

i am a big believer in vitamins. my job doesn't allow be to eat healthy as i cannot sit and relax while i am eating so i don't get the best nourishment. i take a generic centrum senior vitamin, 800iu of vit.e, echineaca during the winter months, ginko biloba so i can think straight,bee pollen,beepropulis,royal jelly for energy and to help my skin recover from inside out.

[Dennis]

I do not understand you so much now...you took vitamins because it`s cold for you?? It`s wrong, you should take vitamins daily as much as possible for your body health not only if it`s cold for you :)

[el canadiano]

I only take a calcium supplement. Just eat your veggies guys.

[Zenisha]

Daily regular diet is sufficient for me.

[chinee]

No I dont take any, because that I do believe that we can get vitamins from the foods that we eat and If we eat right then I think there is no reason to worry about. Also I dont want to rely on medicine or any supplements but instead have it done naturally.

[shanamelamed]

I have a terrible cold today so I was forced to take some vitamin C and echinecea. I don't always take vitamins daily because I feel that I don't really need them. The only supplent I need to have is the one for my skin with a combination of vitamins A, C, E, and zinc.

WHat about you guys, do you take any supplements daily? What are they?

i take vitamines and mineral on regular base i think we all need that it is good that you take antioxident also you can take lipoic acid for your skin too:h7:

[vencasand]

dennis i take echinacacea during the flu season which is usually during the winter months. for an extra boost for my immune system.

[ktm]

Vitamin is life of human being.Either it come from fruit,vegetable,leaves,Sun or any other drugs.To keep fit and make body cool,calm and to get rid of every disease,people intake a vitamin giving product.Because without it life is not possible.Every body part depend that what you eat it means that how much vitamins are you intake.
Now a days a vitamin medicine also come,that will really help and they are not effect body.

[lindathomas]

If you eat, milk, egg, fruits and vegetables in your daily food daily you will be taking vitamins in the natural form instead of tablets form. so, it is advisable to take green leafy vegetables and vegetables like carrot, beet root is essential in your food

[Elena K]

I used to take vitamins every day, but I stopped. According recent research if you eat balanced diet ( and I'm trying ), you don't really need them.

[lindathomas]

Vitamins are important to our health. The doctors also said taking vitamins is a healthy choice. So I am taking vitamins regularly. I am not taking vitamin capsules. I take only fruits and vegetables. Lot of fruits & vegetables contains vitamin a, c and e.

Some Examples:

Vitamin C (Fruits): oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons and limes, kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, watermelon, guava and papaya.

Vitamin C (Vegetables): dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, celery, bell peppers and Brussels sprouts.

Vitamin E (Fruits): berries, avocado, tomatoes, pomegranate, pumpkin, kiwi, mango, papaya and guava.

Vitamin E (Vegetables): corn, asparagus sweet potato, broccoli and dark green leafy vegetables

[skiqueen]

Personally I use Raw One For Women! Keeps me going strong!

[vencasand]

i had never heard of this one skiqueen. i looked it up and it looks like it has everything a woman needs. i don't think it is available around here in maryland. thanks for telling us about it.

[y34963]

I haven't heard or seen it either but I can guarantee it isn't up in the north. Perhaps we could order a sample online, it does seem to be worth trying.

[chinee]

Well I dont take any supplements daily because I dont want to rely my health to any of those. I just eat what I think is right like fruits and vegetables and so and so. Perhaps it would be better to do things in a natural way.

[y34963]

It is difficult in some areas to get fresh fruits and vegetables so it is important to take supplements. If people don't they just don't get the vitamins and minerals they need for good health year round.

[SuperBody]

i take vitamins in my daily food types. like eating eggs, meat and fruits as well. all these any many other daily intakes give enough vitamins to me.

[AdinaP]

Short reply: NO.
I have a varied and healty diet so I don't need to take vitamins daily :)

[Serena]

I use vitamin E capsules in my diet everyday. It flushes hydration and moisture to my skin.

[fenix]

Yes, I take but only whole-food vitamins, I avoid synthetic vitamins.

[skinlover]

I have started taking multi-vitamins daily now, in tablet form. Mostly, because they contain iron, which is what us women need more of, especially 'round the time of the month.
I don't see any harm in it, at the end of the day it's a choice, they're on our shop shelves, but this doesn't mean we have to take them.

Though I have also been curious as to whether difference in brands and price matters, are some 'better' than others? hmmm.

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[Adley]

Hi Mimico,
Vitamins are important for our health so we must take essential vitamins to maintain our health.Vitamins are good for eyes, infections, skin and eyes disorder and helps in curing common cold, flu, infection, cancer and high blood pressure, heart disease, boost metabolism and brain development. Vitamins are great for body metabolism, immunity and nervous system.