did you and do you take vitamins?

[mrsminkymoo]

hello lovelys, just wondered if you did or do take vitamins and if so what do you take, as i have never in my life taken any and wouldnt know were to start

 

[J2BLUE]

I take Multibionta probiotic multivitamins. Whether it does anything or not I don't know...

 

[StephenP]

flaxseed oil

 

[rosebug]

You really, really need to take at least one good multivit - Sanatogen gold are good - and some sort of fibre supplement, especially if you think you might not get a full quota of veggies. Benefibre can be mixed into drinks and has no taste, and pysllium husks I believe are also high fibre.

 

[Cinta]

Nope. If you having a good balanced diet why would you need them? Don't believe the hype

 

[WelshCupcake]

I am currently taking, nultivit (no iron), omega 3 and glucosamine (for my joints). I was wondering rose you said about fibre supplements. I have been getting fibregel on prescription can I still take that on atkins? I have not had any so far but would be good as they always work for e and get things moving

 

[rosebug]

Nope. If you having a good balanced diet why would you need them? Don't believe the hype

Because you're not. Atkins himself said you need vitamin supplements while on induction, and if you're on induction for any length of time fibre is a must just for bowel health. On owl and maint you can eat a balanced enough diet not to need as much, but not on induction.

 

[rosebug]

I am currently taking, nultivit (no iron), omega 3 and glucosamine (for my joints). I was wondering rose you said about fibre supplements. I have been getting fibregel on prescription can I still take that on atkins? I have not had any so far but would be good as they always work for e and get things moving

I don't know about fibregel as I've never taken it - if it doesn't have sugar in then I imagine it's okay? Have a look at the label, if it says unsuitable for diabetics then don't use it but otherwise give it a try?

 

[WelshCupcake]

ok great thanks will take a look

 

[Spinoza]

I take Tesco's cheapy A-Z supplement, have done for six months and haven't had as much as a cold*. Before I started Atkins I had never taken a vitamin pill in my life, and if I ever behave myself enough to get on to proper maintenance I'll drop them again, as I'll be getting my fruit then as well as my veg.

*ETA ignore this, it's the sort of anecdotal evidence I usually heap scorn upon!!! Dunno what came over me there.

 

[Kat1e]

hi - I'm on a multivit but without iron as I didnt want anything extra bunging me up lol

*ETA ignore this, it's the sort of anecdotal evidence I usually heap scorn upon!!! Dunno what came over me there.

Haha Clare - we are together on this! xxx

 

[miniladyuk]

I always MEAN to take a multi-vit...but seldom seem to remember!
I'd be interested to knoe if fybogel etc is OK...just in case I ever feel the need lol
M
x

 

[bajoleth]

I take boots multi vit and minerals especially formulated for dieters
as not eating any fruit and not a lot of veg.

 

[J2BLUE]

I take boots multi vit and minerals especially formulated for dieters
as not eating any fruit and not a lot of veg.

Sounds interesting, what's it called?

 

[Jim]

I'm on a fish oil for my joints

 

[bajoleth]

Sounds interesting, what's it called?

Boots Vitamin Support for dieters
'Helps support your nutritional balance when on a weight management programme'
They are in a silver box by all their diet pills etc