Multi Vitamin?!?!?
I started on a multi vitamin that has mu*****reased Vit B's, especially Biotin. This will
help prevent hair loss. NOTE: try and find one without calcium. I have been keeping track
of my calcium intake and noted that a lot of the protein powders and shakes have Calcium
added. Plus, I eat soft cheese once or twice a day. I was taking a Calcium supplement, and
I found I was getting WAY too much calcium, which can lead to kidney stones.
I dropped the calcium supplement for now. Down the line, once I am more into a regular
diet, I may need them again. But for now, you will probably get enought calcium with your
shakes and powders. Same with the other vitamins. Count up how much iron, Vit A and Vit
C in your shakes/powders, You may only need a good Vit B mix for now, you can overdo Vit
A as it is fat soluble, and you can get too much. Vit C and B's are water soluble and you will
eliminate any extra vits, but Vit A and D can build up in your fat/body, as can iron. I would add up
the amounts in your shakes and powders, and go from there.
help prevent hair loss. NOTE: try and find one without calcium. I have been keeping track
of my calcium intake and noted that a lot of the protein powders and shakes have Calcium
added. Plus, I eat soft cheese once or twice a day. I was taking a Calcium supplement, and
I found I was getting WAY too much calcium, which can lead to kidney stones.
I dropped the calcium supplement for now. Down the line, once I am more into a regular
diet, I may need them again. But for now, you will probably get enought calcium with your
shakes and powders. Same with the other vitamins. Count up how much iron, Vit A and Vit
C in your shakes/powders, You may only need a good Vit B mix for now, you can overdo Vit
A as it is fat soluble, and you can get too much. Vit C and B's are water soluble and you will
eliminate any extra vits, but Vit A and D can build up in your fat/body, as can iron. I would add up
the amounts in your shakes and powders, and go from there.
I use the Flintstone chewable.... of course you'll hear from folks who think they're no good. My tests have always come back excellent. I choose these because I have a hard time with some of the other brands/types being heavier in my stomach. Even the gummies are to heavy for me.
Keep your doc posted with what you do. Go with what works for you! --S
Keep your doc posted with what you do. Go with what works for you! --S
~~ Ms. Sonja
I use the Optisource vitamins. You have to take 4 a day, but they supposedly have everything you need so you don't have to buy separate b12 or iron. I might still supplement with calcium citrate once I see my numbers farther out, since it's calcium carbonate in the vitamins, but I'm not sure. Everyone they run bloodwork on that takes those is doing great in every column.