Posted by chloe on June 16, 2003, at 12:05:54
In reply to Vitamins and Mineral Woes, posted by KellyD on June 16, 2003, at 7:58:28
> I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience, I take calcium, mag, zinc, vit D combo and some extra Mag. I seem to tolerate them fine. Any time I try just a plain 'ole multi vit and mineral or separate, say B vits, I feel awful. It's not just a GI thing, but a all over "bad", achy feeling, headache. If I stop taking them, within a few days, I feel alright. I've tried various types and forms, taking them different ways, etc. and it happens with all tries. I would really like to use a Multi vit/min for just overall insurance, but, well, I can't seem to tolerate them. Anybody else have this problem? I know a number of folks here suppliment ALOT, How do you tolerate them?
Hi
I have no expertise in this area. But I do know that most vita/mineral supps I take make my skin and scalp burn-hair fall out. It's very noticable and uncomfortable. And it ebates about 3 days after I stop taking the vitamins.I think alot it has to do with the "high potency" of so many brands. Alot of our foods are well fortified with necessary nutrients (have you looked at the label on the ceral box?), so I don't wan't to take a pill which in a sense creates an "overdose" of vitamins and minerals. I do eat a healthy diet, but I am sure there are some things that I am missing. But I have no clue what...
So when I go to the pharmacy (I have LONG given up on the health food store, WAY too expensive and the pills are chaulk filled with herbs and greens and ingredients that I may react too...), I look for the lowest potency vits out there. Just plain and simple, most natural (minus colors or fillers to be allergic too) vit/min supplement there. So far I am ok on this "low dose" regime. I just don't think with such fortified foods and drinks available, we need these super-mega vitamins. They can really cause problems.
Well, JMHO!
Chloe
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