question about multivitamin tablets, doctors answer plz....?
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Actually we people are made to be healthy. A lot of the drugs are foisted off on us. We do not need the pills. Instead eat right and do some reasonable exercise, something physical every day, like walking. That will take care of it.
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I take multivitamin liquids.  The pills don't absorb entirely into your bloodstream, so you are paying for vitamins that essentially go through you and into the toilet.\n\nWrite me (jstmother) at yahoo and I can point you to a great product.  I take it every day, for over a year, and I will never quit.  They have done great things for my memory, my energy and even my cholesterol levels.
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There are no problems with addiction in taking multivitamin pills on a regular basis.  However, it is best to check with a doctor before doing so long term.  This is because you may not be aware of systemic problems you may already have.\n\nFor example, if you have a high iron content in your blood, you should not be taking vitamin pills which contain iron.  If you have kidney or liver problems, there are certain aspects of vitamin pills which could make these problems worse.\n\nIt is best if you are having specific problems with frequent colds to take pills containing Vitamin C for instance.  If you are concerned about arthritis, for instance, then you would take a vitamin containing more calcium but it must also contain Vitamin D as Vitamin D helps your system absorb the calcium.  Vitamin D is also provided by the sun.  If a person does not get much sun for whatever reason, then they should be taking Vitamin D.\n\nMy concern for you regarding frequent colds is not so much that you should take vitamins but that you should look at what is really causing these colds.  The best advice is to wash your hands with hot water and soap on a regular basis - 5-6 times per day is not too much.\n\nThis is because cold and flu germs are transmitted through hand contact more than anything.  You may easily touch a doorknob or countertop that someone else with a cold has just touched or sneezed on and then the next thing you know, you perhaps touch your nose or eye areas and have already transmitted the cold or flu germs to yourself.\n\nPersons with young children are the most likely to be exposed as young kids are constantly passing viruses to each other as they are not concerned with hand/mouth/eye contact and once again, you become easily susceptible to a cold or the flu because you in turn, wipe the child's nose or mouth and then forget to immediately wash your hands thoroughly before touching your own facial areas.\n\nIt still does not hurt to take a vitamin pill but do not take it for diet reasons.  You should be eating properly also.  Make certain you eat fresh vegetables, fruit and whole grains daily especially fruits and vegetables containing higher levels of Vitamin C such as oranges, apples, grapefruit, tomatoes, broccoli etc.\n\nIn the long run, eating properly and washing your hands on a frequent basis should reduce the occurrences of colds and even the flu over a long period of time.\n\nPersonally, I went without having even a cold (also had regular flu shots) for over fifteen years until just last summer when a family member was very ill with a bad cold.  I just could not keep up with sterilization techniques and my body systems finally gave into it.  But for me, this is rare obviously.\n\nI hope this advice helps and if you take it and see your doctor or even a pharmacist about vitamin pills that are best for you, you should find that you are getting fewer viruses, whether colds or the flu.
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You could take vitamin supplements with magnesium, but I'm not sure. I'm not a doctor. Always make sure you ask your doctor... they'll know exactly what to do.\n\nI hope I helped a little bit. =P
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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Yes I believe they make a difference.  My doctor said my iron storage was low and suggested I take a multi vitamin.  (I was feeling draggy for a long time before this.)  I noticed a difference in my energy level after about a week of vitamins.  Also I found Calcium/Magnesium pills work for women suffering from PMS.
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Natural is always better, synthetic multi-vitamins can, at best, replenish the required quantity, it can't be used as a supplement to your normal intake of vitamins through natural sources.
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So far there`s been no negative studies on taking ginseng and it contains lots of vitamin B complexes which are water-soluble vitamins.\n\n Taking two tablets a day sounds ok if that is what the instructions suggest. The only negative thing I can think of...is if the manufacturer is a trusted company.
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I take a multi called Source of Life, by Natures Plus. You take three a day.\n Avoid vitamins like Centrum, they don't break down in your system, another words they are as hard as a rock!!! Your urine should look like Mountain Dew after taking a good vitamin. (thats how you know if it is breaking down or not) Taking just one a day does not give you the requirements that your body deserves. It goes through your body very fast. The brands that require three a day are the brands I would look into.
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Probably you have trouble absorbing pills through your digestive tract.  In order for medications or vitamins to work, for instance, they have to be absorbed through the stomach and intestine and into the bloodstream.  Researchers determine the effectiveness of drugs through a measurement of their concentration in the blood plasma, and they look to see how long the blood plasma concentration remains elevated.\n\nI represent a liquid multivitamin and mineral supplement product, and the company has gone to great expense to creat e a product that is easily absorbed and gets into the bloodstream, to remain at high concentration for a longer period of time.\n\nIt seems to me that with all the products you are taking, you should seriously consider taking a full spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement.  I have heard personally reports of people who have been able to reduce their intake of anxiety and other kinds of stress drugs because they improved their nutrition through the use of these supplements.\n\nYahoo gets mad if I post a link to a web sales site here, but you can write me and I will send you a link in return email, or call you on the phone if you would like to discuss this further.  I can also point you to some research and education tools on the net that you can use for free.  Write me at: jstmother@yahoo.com.  I wish you the best with your health challenges.
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No, Vitamins are good for you, as long as you don't take too many. One multivitamin a day is fine.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) states that everyone should be taking a multivitamin for prevention of diseases. Mainly because most of the foods we eat nowadays do not contain the nutrition they once did.
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It means you may be deficient in certain essential minerals, such as zinc.  If your taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement, make sure it is a good quality, whole food (if possible) supplement.  You can try taking a mineral supplement before bed at night, with a good combination of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and other minerals.
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I had many clients tell me that when I worked at a weight loss center. We highly recommended a multi-vitamin daily. Lots of people are not affected like this. I always explained it to you having more energy which actually can make you feel hungry. Fuel for the fire so to speak.
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There is a company called Melaleuca.  They make these vitamins, and I swear by them!!!  The Vitality pack is wonderful.  I feel 100 times better than before i was taking them, and they are all natural herbs, no preservatives or sugars.  Email me if you have questions
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The minerals in the vitamin tablet don't go bad. The vitamins don't go dead immediately when they reach their expiration date. If they have been kept in a cool dry place they may still be good or maybe just less potent.
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