Natural Herbal Supplements and Vitamins

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by Janet

I like Dr. Oz too!! He has a new book out that I put on my Christmas list. I'm curious too why you don't care for Oprah. I personally admire her. She is a great inspiration to me.

AND tumblnstar, I don't know if you're correct on the multi-vitamins or not. I have no documentation only that I take one everyday and I can tell in my energy level if I haven't taken any for a few days. Now I never miss, so I know they are working for me. Why do Drs., mine for one, recommend them if they don't work? Just curious.
(also, I've seen my septic being emptied and I've never seen a vitamin in it??? LOLOL

It is true that a lot of multivitamins aren't absorbed - and that if you see "1333% Daily Value", you should NOT be taking that one. The good ones will have right around 100%. Vitamins (last I checked) are not regulated or monitored by the FDA, so they're not tested for how well the work or don't work. But not all multivitamins are not absorbed. one thing I do know is that over time, if you're taking a vitamin that has 3000% of RDA, that can't be good for your body.

I too notice a difference in my energy levels if I don't take my vitamins. I know the Centrum A-Z are good ones.. and I take the GNC Women's Ultra Mega (I KNOW something is being absorbed because if I don't drink enough water, my pee turns BRIGHT neon yellow, lol)

[Janet]

Originally Posted by SweetCuteness

It is true that a lot of multivitamins aren't absorbed - and that if you see "1333% Daily Value", you should NOT be taking that one. The good ones will have right around 100%. Vitamins (last I checked) are not regulated or monitored by the FDA, so they're not tested for how well the work or don't work. But not all multivitamins are not absorbed. one thing I do know is that over time, if you're taking a vitamin that has 3000% of RDA, that can't be good for your body.

I too notice a difference in my energy levels if I don't take my vitamins. I know the Centrum A-Z are good ones.. and I take the GNC Women's Ultra Mega (I KNOW something is being absorbed because if I don't drink enough water, my pee turns BRIGHT neon yellow, lol)

I take the Centrum "Silver" multi-vitamin...Now that I'm over 50 LOL
Most are all 100% except for the B 12 or something and it's higher, but only like 417%. I'm glad I'm taking the right one.

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by Janet

I take the Centrum "Silver" multi-vitamin...Now that I'm over 50 LOL
Most are all 100% except for the B 12 or something and it's higher, but only like 417%. I'm glad I'm taking the right one.

That's why you get the energy (well... one part )! B12 is a great source of energy. I'm deficient in B12 because I don't eat enough red meat - so that's one of the main reasons I take vitamins.

[Emmsmom]

LOL I honestly think that Oprah has gotten to big for her britches so to speak. Yes, she has done a lot of good but I think she like to toot her own horn to much. LOL I have never been a fan of hers.

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

LOL I honestly think that Oprah has gotten to big for her britches so to speak. Yes, she has done a lot of good but I think she like to toot her own horn to much. LOL I have never been a fan of hers.

My hubby feels the EXACT same way you do. He always tells me how Oprah thinks she is the sh*t and how he doesn't like her.

[DianaB]

I take some vitamins called Mannatech. They're expensive but I do feel better. I also take some other over the counter vitamins.