Personalized vitamins!  

Now that is something new and different. It makes sense if you think about it.

Hey Jen! I must admit I have never heard of this before ever!
I take a multi-vitamin over the counter brand name one! My
doctor is not big on vitamins to begin with which is kind of
surprising. I am going to see him next week and I can bet he
is going to tell me he has never heard of this and he is up
on everything that is new because he is constantly going to
conferences about all the new things that are available! I
will let you know what he has to say! I want to talk to him
about taking calcium because of my bone deficieny. I am going
to finally ask him about taking a bone density test since I
already know from my Orthopedist that I have bone loss in my
knees and ankles.

No, I have never taken or heard of a personalize vitamin. I buy multivitamin at the store and calcuim supplement and take one everyday. Once I forgot to take them and I was tired all day. So, the first thing in the morning I take them. I do not know whether I would want to get a personalized vitamin.

That's a ripoff and just an expensive way to get your vitamins. A blood test can't tell what vitamins you actually need or how much, because everybody's needs are different. And I'm pretty sure I remember reading that blood tests don't show all vitamins or show their levels accurately. If you take a regular multi-vitamin, you'll probably get what you need. If there something in it that you don't need, your body will break it down and secrete it. Don't be a sucker. Just because an RN said it, doesn't mean it's true.

that is so cool, but i dont know if that is applied or used here in our country already. that is cool for you dont have to buy a generic vitamins and you dont know if you get the right vitamins that you need. like for me i dont eat carrots so i should be drinking vitamins that are rich with vitamin A. i will take a look around if that is available in our country. thanks you for this discussion jen.

I think what you mean is a vitamin blend. We are all individuals and need different things. Not everyone needs iron for instance and can make some sick. Others are still of productive age and need it. There are alot of veribles just like there alot of different types you will find in one brand for different ages and needs. A pharmacist knows all your ills and is more apt to be able to give you all the little minerals and products you personally need and not a bunch of other stuff you don't even need. I think it is a great idea and could probably save you money in the long run getting them in a blend instead of buy each one you need seperatley.

hey first of thanks for starting very interesting and nice topic. See in the market every kind of vitamins is available and Dr. from good hospitals they know all about this but at the end of the it depends on you that you go for reguler check up and get the necessery test done for you to find out the personal need of your body according the test is done and get the prescription from the Dr. but most of the time if we are not ill we generally do not go for Dr. and get the reguler check up and test done and every time blood check up and other test of ourselfs, so dear every thing is available in the market but you have to go and see the dr. regulerly if you are very perticuler about your body need and daily health.

No, I have not heard about it. I think it would be good. As you said one won't have to pop to many vatamin pills. A person can take only the vitamins which is required to be taken.

Doesn’t that sound like a great idea? I take different vitamin tablets every day for different reasons and I do wonder sometimes if I am on the right track and taking the right things. This system would figure exactly what I need. If it ever becomes available here I would certainly look into it and consider it.

I have definitely heard of this; but have not tried it before. I think if prescribe properly, it wouldn't cause any problems whatsoever, unless taken over-dosage or something. Cough syrup is also good when requested. Awesome; I think it's from the doctor and then to the pharmacist for the personalized vitamins. I don't know if it's only available in hospitals though. I get my healthy Vitamin C dosage from the sun. Here is tropical enough, hee..