Question:
How much do you estimate you spend monthly on vitamins and supplementals.

I am on a limited income and would really appreciate an idea of what people are spending a month in vitamin supplements and additional protein drinks. I realize I would be spending less than what I spent on food,but am curious what the cost would be on these supplements. Thank you    — susan G. (posted on January 5, 2000)

January 6, 2000
Hi Susan, My name is Cheri Hayworth. I live in Tehachapi. I order my protein Supplement from a Company called: Puritans Pride-1/800-645-1030 or www.puritan.com. their protein powder comes in 2 lb cans and is very smooth and good. I use the vanilla. The good thing about them is they have 2 for 1 sales all of the time and once a year they have a buy 1-get 2 free sale. The protein is 100% soy protein isolate powder. Finally the cost is $22.50 for the 30 oz size and that makes it about $6.00 per pound and that is cheaper than I have found it anywhere else. There is 25 grams of protein in each scoop. I mix 2 scoops in the am with 8 ounces of non fat milk ( soy milk) or apple juice. Then I am done for the whole day. That means I use 4 pounds per month. And I use wal mart sugar free childrens chewable with iron- multiple vitamins. Two per day I think they were about $6.50 for 100 of them. So My supplements cost about $30.00 per month. I am on SSI so I understand the limited income. And this was the cheapest way I have found so far. My food is now less than $50.00 per month. Hope this help a little. Sorry I ramble so much. LOL. Cheri
   — Cheri H.