Should I be taking vitamins? and which?

Question

I have not been eating a very well balanced diet and im starting to think taking vitamins or somthing might help. I know nothing about any vitamins, medicne, or any pills at all cuz my parents never really thought medicine did anything and thought it was a waste of money. What types of pills and vitamins should i take to make myself more healthy? Do I need to take a million different pills or is there one ultimate multi-vitamin i can take?

Answer 1

You could start by taking a good multi vitamin at first.

Ask in a health food store about which brand or brands are considered the best.
Don't just go for the cheapest one you find.

Many doctors will tell you there is no scientific proof that any vitamins can do what the manufacturer's claim they can do for you.

I have taken quite a few a few over the years and I still do but never in large amounts.

I must say that I can't really say "Wow I feel great for having taken that"

I am just hoping that they are good for me and will help prevent certain illness'es(sp) from occuring.

If you don't over do them most doctors will say they won't do you any harm but ask a doctor yourself because everyone is different.

Another thing you should do is to read some books about different vitamins and what they are supposed to be good for.

You will see the recommended daily doses for them as well.

One old book I have was written by a Doctor Balch and had a lot of good information in it.

If you are not eating well there is something called Greens which I haven't tried myself but I was told that it is very good for you if you are not eating enough vegetables etc.

Good luck and don't be afraid to try some vitamins in Moderation.

Answer 2

Your best bet is probably a multivitamin. Something that you should probably do is try and eat healthier if you are not already doing so.

Something that I try is to incorporate something new into my diet and see how it affects my body. I give it a week normally. It might sound weird, but I do that because there are so many studies out there of how many grams of this and that that I should be getting. It makes sense to me! I take multivitamins. Maybe you should also go see your doctor and ask him/her about that. They might be able to do some tests and see what your body is lacking.

Answer 3

Take an all purpose vitamin twqice a day at lrast

Answer 4

Multi vitamins: best brands
Nutrition Care SF88s
Tressos B
Formulae 6

As you smoke you better take 1000mg of vitamin c with bioflavonoids as well

Answer 5

there is ultimate multy vitamin. u ask in pharmacy, do not take cheap - they re not accepted by body, so will not affect u at all. finding good multi vitamin is quite hard job

Answer 6

There is a link to a free personalized vitamin and supplement profile at
( http://www.reducingstress.net ) It recommends what you should take based on a combination of your age, weight, gender exercise and eating habits.
I tried it and it was really good.

Answer 7

go to your local pharmacy and ask them for vitamins. just try to get one of each. their probably $10 each try to get as much as you can and just take one a day.

i have a friend who has been doing this for like 5 years and his skin at the age of 30 looks really great, and after all the things he's been through his hair, skin, body is all functioning great like a kid.

so i'd suggest everyone to take them.

Answer 8

if you're relatively healthy, any multi-vitamin should do the trick. no need to look for the "ultimate" one. just choose a reputable brand and go with it.

Answer 9

What you need to do is eat right.

Answer 10

go to a GMC and talk with one of their people.