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PatsyB

PatsyB

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Do any of you take any Vitamins and of so which one do you have I am sure I would benefit from taking one.
 
I have an electrolyte drink everyday for magnesium & potassium, I also take B12, collagen & folic acid - but I take those for my hair, I experienced hair thinning when I hit menopause and I’ve been on these about 18 months and have seen a massive difference- it did take about 8 months though. I don’t take anything specifically for my diabetes.
 
PatsyB said:
Do any of you take any Vitamins and of so which one do you have I am sure I would benefit from taking one.
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Usually when a diet is balanced you should get everything you need. Yet a lot of people remain vitamin D deficient, (like yours truly), and some meds can inhibit the uptake of vitamins from a food source, so... It might be an idea to get some bloodwork done and see if you're actually deficient in anything, rather than throwing something at it at random. Is there a reason why you're thinking vitamins now? Personally, I try and get enough vitamin D through ridiculous amounts of fatty fish, as the supplements give me migraines, but other than that I might throw in some vits and mins like a B-complex (Especially for B1, B6 and B12), zinc, selenium, magnesium, and biotin tabs and keratin shampoo, because my hair's been falling out... But it does help to know where your problem areas might be. Otherwise, just a general multi-vit might be okay?
 
JoKalsbeek said:
Usually when a diet is balanced you should get everything you need. Yet a lot of people remain vitamin D deficient, (like yours truly), and some meds can inhibit the uptake of vitamins from a food source, so... It might be an idea to get some bloodwork done and see if you're actually deficient in anything, rather than throwing something at it at random. Is there a reason why you're thinking vitamins now? Personally, I try and get enough vitamin D through ridiculous amounts of fatty fish, as the supplements give me migraines, but other than that I might throw in some vits and mins like a B-complex (Especially for B1, B6 and B12), zinc, selenium, magnesium, and biotin tabs and keratin shampoo, because my hair's been falling out... But it does help to know where your problem areas might be. Otherwise, just a general multi-vit might be okay?
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Oh yes I forgot the biotin for my hair - I take that too
 
I take a variety, but for other conditions not diabetes.
 
I take a daily high strength vitamin d. I swear this has made a big improvement in my overall health and wellbeing. I also take fish oil and turmeric. I'm not sure if they do any good but reckon they can't hurt.
 
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