How Good Are They?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
July 12, 2022 3:37pm CST
Do you take vitamins and if you do, have you noticed a difference in your energy levels or overall health?
Years ago when l first began taking multi- vitamins there was no obvious difference in my feelings so l stopped after a few months. Now l try to eat balanced meals.
Presently the only vitamins l take are vitamins C, D3, and B Complex.
The B plus is recommended for vegetarians.
So what about you ? Do you take vitamins every day or none at all?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
12 Jul 22
I take Vitamin C and D3 because my doctor told me I should take them.
I eat a relatively healthy diet.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
12 Jul 22
@Kandae11 Since I had skin cancer, doctors have told me to stay out of the sun as much as possible. My last doctor told me I needed to take D3, so I have ever since then.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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13 Jul 22
@DaddyEvil. So you are okay now? I don't suppose you can be in the sun without sunscreen, can you ?
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@LadyDuck (458121)
• Switzerland
13 Jul 22
No, I do not take vitamins, we have more vitamin C from what we eat than we need. Our doctor told us to stop taking vitamin D3, the tests showed we do not need it and excessive doses of vitamin D3 can cause nausea, abdominal cramps and kidney damage.
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@LadyDuck (458121)
• Switzerland
13 Jul 22
@sjvg1976 - In winter we do not go out often, when you stay inside and there is lack of sunshine you usually need to take vitamin D3 supplements. The doctor told us never to take supplements without consulting him first. Those over the counter are quack medications and those serious need a prescription.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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13 Jul 22
Nothing taken in excess is good for us, and l am sure responsible adults would know to take the right dosage.
I know that food is the best way to get the nutrients we need, but depending on one' s location and circumstances that is not always possible.
Not everyone can have a balanced meal - hence they resort to vitamins and supplements.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Jul 22
I am a vegetarian and take all of the ones you mentioned and Vit d as I tend to be deficient.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Jul 22
@Kandae11 I have heard this was a good idea as well.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
13 Jul 22
I stopped taking vitamins C but will resume taking the ones I already bought last year.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
13 Jul 22
@Kandae11 I always forget to take the pills every day.
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
12 Jul 22
I take a multi vitamin every day if I don't forget.
I do pretty well just eating the foods in a relatively balanced diet. Like you, the benefits aren't noticed but I'm sure it helps to take them. I do take an Omega-3 krill oil supplement my doctor told me I should be taking but I can't tell if it helps lol.
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
12 Jul 22
@Kandae11
I eat all of those fish too, mostly salmon and tuna lately. Fresh salmon and tuna from the ocean sure beats store bought or canned.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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12 Jul 22
@Vikingswest1 Definitely, fresh is better than canned - even though canned is convenient. Canned salmon is a bit too expensive for me.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
12 Jul 22
Currently, I'm taking B complex.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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13 Jul 22
@luisga814. But vitamin. C is very important, you should use citrus fruits then . You can also get vitamin C from currants, cherries and bell peppers.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
12 Jul 22
@Kandae11 Before I do have Vitamins C but need to stop and prefer B Complex. I can't do both due to finances.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jul 22
I take vitamin D3 and A. I do see a difference in my skin.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jul 22
@Kandae11 .........The vitamin A I have over a period of time.
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@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
13 Jul 22
Sometimes I take sometimes not. I used to have a very painful feet in the morning. It hurts stepping down the stairs. I tried to take Vitamin B and I notice my feet pain disappear. Maybe it is a nerve pain
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@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
13 Jul 22
@Kandae11 For now I have no Vitamin B in my cabinet. All I have now is Vitamin C
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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13 Jul 22
@averygirl72 You can get vitamin B from foods you eat - like : eggs, liver, salmon, legumes, leafy greens and milk.
@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Jul 22
I am presently taking multi vitamins in gummy form, I do not know if they are really giving my system vitamins but they do taste like candy and I enjoy them,
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jul 22
@Kandae11 the way I look at it is that they do me no harm and if they do me good that is an added plus
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
13 Jul 22
I take B12, zinc, d3 and vegan omega 3, 6 and 9.
The only time I've noticed a difference is when I stop taking them, particularly the Omega 3, 6 and 9.
I have a reasonably healthy diet but B12 and omegas can be difficult to get from food if you're a vegan (which I almost am aside from the occasional egg and the odd bit of cheese).
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
13 Jul 22
@Kandae11 Mike and I started taking these years ago and neither of us gets colds/flu.
The last time I had either one has to be 20+ years ago. Mike, he has only be really sick (flu) once in our 30 year marriage.
I am thankful that they seem to help us avoid the cold and flu.
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Jul 22
I take Centrum Silver Vitamins daily. I also take a separate D3 pill daily. I think they help my immune system.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jul 22
I take vitamins every morning to keep me healthy since the orders came from my eye doctor about three years ago. It works on keeping my eyesight in good shape.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jul 22
@Kandae11 One of my former eye doctors did mention the carrots as part of a diet for eye strength.
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@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
13 Jul 22
I take vitamins with vitamin C, B and zinc sometimes but taking vitamins everyday generates heat in our body so I avoid them in summer.
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@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
14 Jul 22
@Kandae11 Yes, that's true. We are our best natural physicians.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 22
I used to take vit c and fish oil but those supplement pills had side effects to my body. Taking vit c, i will have insomnia, i could not sleep at night even though i take it in the morning. Fish oil, my period stops for 2 months straight! When i stopped both, everything went back to normal
