I'm 29, 6-4 and 250lbs. Started exercising regularly (4-5 times a week, about 45 minutes to an hour each time) in the last couple months. I eat "average" meals for the most part...like cereal/yogurt for breakfast, a couple sandwiches and bag of chips for lunch, and typical dinners like caseroles, tacos, and stuff like that.
Should I take a multivitamin or get some of those vitamins you see at the drugstore that each one is sold separate? What about the other goofy stuff like fish oils? Do I even need extra vitamins oustide what food provides?
2006-08-17
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Andy
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➔ Diet & Fitness
Stick to a multivitamin like "One a Day" unless your doctor specifically recommends anything else. If you don't know enough about the individual supplements, overdosing on certain vitamins can make you toxic or otherwise negatively affect your health.
The ultimate, best way to get your vitamins is through healthy eating and fresh, organic produce. Medical technology is always making new discoveries about how fruits and vegetables keep you healthy and prevent disease, and you may not get all of those benefits from multivitamins alone. So the best thing to do is get lots of fruits and vegetables as well as a multivitamin.
2006-08-17 05:52:54
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answered by luckylab8 3
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With modern day diets, its pretty typical to miss a lot of your vitamins, so sure, get a multivitamin. The other vitamins are for things in particular you may need. Some fish oil for cholesterol and your heart, chromium helps maintain good blood sugar and sometimes helps you lose weight, B vitamins give you energy, etc.
Deal is, most vitamins your body will just flush them out if you don't need them. There are only a few that you can accidentally get too much of.
2006-08-17 05:52:59
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answered by fyrelight74 2
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A good multivitamin would be helpful, especially if you are exercising. Choose from Solgar, Country Life, Enzymatic Therapy, or Nature's Plus. These are good brands that use quality raw materials. Don't waste your money on something like Centrum - you might as well eat your money - it'll have about the same nutrition (and toxicity). It isn't really necessary to buy individual vitamins. Just follow directions (number of capsules/tablets) and take at the beginning of the meal.
2006-08-17 05:57:34
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answered by B77KMJ3321Z 2
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The only good study I've read suggested that a single multivitamin was al that was needed.
Of course, the best way is actually eat a proper diet.
2006-08-17 05:52:05
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answered by Steve 6
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definitely take a multivitamin. You just need something to supplement your diet especially since you are working out.
Any basic multivitamin should be fine.
2006-08-17 05:54:14
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answered by Tranuine 3
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Pro-Vitamin Complete is the most complete, liquid supplement I've come across. It contains EFA's, vitamins, minerals, greens, digestive enzymes...
2006-08-17 06:01:25
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answered by RobsVision 5
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Multi-vitamins usless your doctor recommends something else. B vitamins are for energy I think.
2006-08-17 05:50:37
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answered by kyeann 5
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What you should not do is use synthetic drugs or vitamins.
Look at the information on my page and look at the Optimal health system.
2006-08-17 05:51:55
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answered by Anonymous
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u must take multivitamin
2006-08-17 05:53:12
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answered by manoj 2
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http://www.shaklee.net/naturallyyours
2006-08-17 05:49:41
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answered by helixburger 6
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