Comments on: Multivitamins Are Key To Your Overall Health

By: Ryan Griffin

Ryan Griffin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:11:55 +0000

We must always remember that taking multi-vitamins is not a substitute to good wholesome nutrition. We should aim at eating well-balanced meals which include plenty of fruits and vegetables, and at least one cup of green leafy vegetables a day. Choosing a good multi-vitamin is also important. Many multi-vitamins do not totally break down in your system and so the full potency of nutrients is not available to the body. You will want to choose a multi-vitamin which is bio-available. The best type of multi-vitamins is in an effervescent form, like MultiVescence. The bubbles actually help to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

By: Mommy News

Mommy News — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:26:04 +0000

Thanks for your comment Rob! I agree, in a perfect world – vitamins wouldn’t be needed, but eat so many processed foods that are lacking all of their natural nutrients, that I think in reality, it is a good idea to take a supplement. I would love to hear what a nutritionist has to say too! Please send one over if you know one!!

By: Rob A

Rob A — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:20:54 +0000

“It may not be compulsory, but everyone can profit from daily multivitamins.” Everyone? Or just multivitamin manufacturers?

How did humans survive before multivitamin manufacturers existed?

I wonder how much nutrients your daily diet lacks? Is there a way for you to check this out? It would be interesting to see what a dietician would recommend for you in terms of foods you should add to your diet (or supplements if truly necessary). Do you think this would be a better route than self-prescribing “lovely tasteless oval shaped pills” (though I have nothing against that wonderful placebo effect).

NB I fully support the evidence-based recommendation that pregnant women take folic acid as recommended by health authorities.

By: Alaina F

Alaina F — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:58:36 +0000

I try hard to take a multivitamin and also use the Juice Plus as well. I can tell if I haven’t taken them as I get very moody. i know that the best way to get what I need is a healthy diet- however with the kids and everything I do during the day my diet or the lack there of always ends up taking a backseat.

Thanks for the great reminder of the importance of a healthy diet!

By: Amy Farr

Amy Farr — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:26:10 +0000

I am so terrible at remembering to take a vitamin. I know I should still be taking a prenatal because I am nursing but I ran out and I never remember to pick up more. I also really need to get some probiotics because we have a chronic thrush problem here.

Amy

By: Mommy News

Mommy News — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:10:16 +0000

Hi MJ, I hope they are able to find you something that doesn’t make you sick. If not, try to adjust your diet so that you are getting lots of green leafy veges and other important nutrients. Diet is the best way to get vitamins that your body can absorb easily – so eat healthy and you will be just fine. Congrats on your pregnancy! — Judy

By: MJ

MJ — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:17:01 +0000

I had been taking a multivitamin daily while ttc and as much as I did not like to have to have a meal big enough for the stomach to not get upset it was incredible the differences the vits made for me. DH said he could tell when I missed it by my mood even. But I could tell my nails and my hair as well as my overall complexion. Since getting pregnant it has been more difficult though, because I can not seem to find a vit that does not make me ill. Right now, the doc has me switching every week or so to find a good fit. So far, no go.

By: laura

laura — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:10:26 +0000

i have been trying to be religious about taking my multivitamin! i have made it part of my bedtime routine. multivitamin and probiotics – check…