multi-vitamins

Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com said:

I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with

proper

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diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in

the

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pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise. How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then

OD

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by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

A very good multi-vitamin is MegaFood (Alpha) . Also the
Standard Process brand is very good.

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Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com said:

I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with proper
diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in the
pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise. How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then OD
by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

It will never hurt you to take a good multi-mineral as long as you
follow dosage recommendations on the bottle.

While it IS possible to overdose on some vitamins, you really have to
work at it to do it, even with supplements. ;-)

As for your cramping, you are probably running low on calcium. Do NOT
take calcium pills by themselves! I made that mistake and learned from
it. I was told by a very good MD that was into nutritional therapy to
take a BALANCED multi-mineral that contained calcium, magnesium and
phosphorous. I currently use "Now" brand. Inexpensive but excellent.

How much water do you drink? Dehydration during excersize can also cause
cramping.

Suggested reading: The vitamin bible by Earl Mindell.
I've had a LOT of luck following his advice on nutritional therapy!
I don't suffer from Sciatic pain anymore. It was nearly crippling me at
one point.

Who would have thought it was a mineral deficiency??????

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0446607029/002-0579701-4263
216?v=glance

Cheers!
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George Lagergren said:

Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com said:

I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with

proper

Quoted message said:

diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in

the

Quoted message said:

pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise. How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then

OD

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by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

A very good multi-vitamin is MegaFood (Alpha) . Also the
Standard Process brand is very good.

I like Solgar VM-75.
It's the highest in vitamin B complex of all the ones I've looked at.
It's a good idea to supplement minerals separately.
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Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com wrote:

Just eat a varied diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables, whole
grains, lean meats, some dairy, nuts, seeds and plenty of water and
you'll get more than plenty of vitamins and minerals.

The muscle cramps could be simply from "trying to get healthy again".
If you're returning to an exercise program it'll take a while for your
body to adjust to the increased demands. Start easy and slowly build
up the intensity of your workout program... and remember to stay
hydrated.

Patrick

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I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with proper
diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in the
pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise. How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then OD
by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

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It's a good idea to supplement minerals separately. <<

Baloney.

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Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com wrote:
Just eat a varied diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables, whole
grains, lean meats, some dairy, nuts, seeds and plenty of water and
you'll get more than plenty of vitamins and minerals.

While that may have been true at one time in the last century, its not
so true today. Overfarming, soil erosion, overuse of pesticides, and
general mismanagement of the soils has made it nearly impossible to get
everything essential from the foods we eat even if we try to eat a
healthy varied diet.
http://www.jeffreywarber.com/hc%20pages/supplementneed.html

joanne

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I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with
proper
diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in
the
pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete.

Both of it is true to some part.
The basic thing you should always start from is a healthy balanced diet and
some exercise.
(a diet that contains moderate ammounts of fat and refined sugar, low
ammounts of alcohol and a high ammount of fruit, vegetables and some quality
meat and fish every now and then.)

Some vitamins are just going nature's way above a certain ammount (like
vitamin C for example).. and so does your money invested in the multivit so
to speak.
Other vitamins and minerals however can be a good addition to your diet-
which always depends on your individual situation/diet and I recommend going
to a doctor or nutritionist to look at this.

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I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise.

Probably a lack of water and / or electrolytes.
Try drinking mineral water during or before exercise.

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How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then
OD
by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

OD by taking a single tablet out of a multivit package is not probable,
there is some headroom for almost all vitamins and minerals [with the
possible exception of iron].

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George Lagergren said:

Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com said:

I'm confused. I've heard that you should combine multi-vitamins with

proper

Quoted message said:

diet and exercise, but I've also heard that multi-vitamins are a waste of
money because you're body can't absorb most of the vitamins that are in

the

Quoted message said:

pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals
through my diet, and I've also started to get muscle cramps during
exercise. How do I know which mult-vitamin works, and which doesn't? Is it
possible to be getting enough of a certain vitamin through diet and then

OD

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by taking a multi? My guess is probably not, but it never hurts to ask...

A very good multi-vitamin is MegaFood (Alpha) . Also the
Standard Process brand is very good.

I agree with you, George. Whole food vitamins are best.

How much water do you drink? Dehydration during excersize can also cause
cramping.

I drink quite a bit of water during the week- probably 3-4 32 oz Nalgene
bottles a day during the week, although I barely drink water at all on the
weekends.

My diet is good, I think. I try to get as many fruits and vegetables in
during the day as I can, although I think my fat intake is a little too
high.

Do multi's have calories? Just wondering.

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Amelia Lemon via MedKB.com said:

pill, or that the multi-vitamins are incomplete. I'm trying to get healthy
again and I know that I'm not getting enough of some vitamins and minerals

Here's a general discussion:

http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org/immunecf.htm

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