Multi-Vitamin

[impaul99]

Originally Posted by kpreston

I take One a Day with EGCG and a Calcium supplement, because I'm Lactose Intolerant and thought the amount of calcium in One a Day wasn't sufficient.

I would suggest you go see a nutritionist to get setup with a proper nutrition plan including proper supplements. Don't rely on a TV education to tell you what you need. Most of the stuff on TV has no basis in science, it's just clever advertising.

For example, did you know that a really high source of calcium is sesame seeds? You can sprinkle them on your stirfry's or salads to add instant calcium to your meals without taking a pill.

Did you know that the amount of calcium you take in is not really relevant? What's relevant is how much your body absorbs and how much it loses. How much you absorb is dependant on the amount of a certain vitamin in your body, you can ask your nutritionist which one. If your lacking in that vitamin, you will just strain your kidneys with too much calcium and it could lead to kidney stones. Also, the amount of calcium you lose each day is strongly linked to the amount of protein you consume. These are things to ask a nutritionist.

It's very difficult, I'd say pretty much impossible, to accurately figure out which supplements you should take and in what quantity by yourself unless you have format nutritional training or you go see a nutritionist. Don't forget your needs will change over time as well. If you're pregnant, stressed, taking on an exercise program, going through menapause, etc. it all makes a difference in your nutritional needs.

If nothing else, do yourself a favor and don't listen to the TV or the teenager working at the Vitamin Store, or your friends and relatives who get their info from those sources. Speak to someone who actually knows what they are talking about.