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I am looking at eating more healthily and maybe taking some extra suppliments.
How do I know what I need or where I am loosing out on vitamins in my daily diet, or is it best to go fo one of those multi-vitamin brands.
Also does anyone take codliver oil tablets, do they work ? I have creaky joints and have heard these could help ?
How do I know what I need or where I am loosing out on vitamins in my daily diet, or is it best to go fo one of those multi-vitamin brands.
Also does anyone take codliver oil tablets, do they work ? I have creaky joints and have heard these could help ?
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I also take Zinc to prevent spots+strengthen hair and skin generally, and magnesium to aid muscle growth. God knows if eitherdo anything,but I'm not paying for them so who cares! Although I have read that the buffers they use in these pills can cause adverse reactions.
And yeah I also take cod liver oil and calcium pills, cos I have "creaky" (well, more clicky than creaky) joints including my jaw, but to be honest over the couple of months I have I haven't noticed much of a difference- doesn't mean it won't work for you though!
good luck
Just came across this old post, is it true about the Zinc helping to reduce spots? If so in what dosage? I've looked up some sites and they say maximum is about 50mg a day but taking Zinc can lead to a copper deficieny so you need to take copper as well.
I'm not sure what dosage mate, you can get loads of different types of zinc supplements and stuff, like pure zinc, zinc oxide and crap.
But I've read SO many sources saying that you should take zinc for spots and general good complexion.
From my own experience I thought it definately helped, although to be honest I really couldnt be sure because I took it during a "drive" (exersize, lots of water, good diet, etc) so it might not have been that in particular! But the "drive" definately worked!
It's hard to tell which works and which don't you can be spot free for weeks and then suddenly break out ... I think chocolate is a big factors in the sudden appearence of new spots.
Any tips on getting rid of the scares it leaves behind? They do fade eventually but takes ages. Although they only fade onmy face, I'm guessing because of washing, etc, the ones on my back have stayed for years, but recently bought a back scruber which I think helps to remove dead skin.
also read the ingreadients.
Claims about the properties of individual nutrients are an almost daily occurrence. It is not unusual for people to be taking multiple supplements, some of which are simply not appropriate for their situation. Do not take too many supplements, but instead consult a nutritionist/naturopath so that you know exactly what, why and when to supplement. Here is a basic guide.
1. Remember that supplements are still pills which require breaking down by the liver. Taking too many will stress the liver, which is likely to be already overworked by pollution and chemicals. Investigate powders made from dried foods and herbs, that are more easily absorbed by the body.
2. Always chose a good quality supplement, as some compounds of minerals do not release their whole nutrient level. For example. a carbonate compound might seem good value, but will release only 20 % of its content ( i.e 100 mg will deliver only 20 mg ). The more expensive citrate compound will release up to 45% of the mineral, making it more efficient and probably better value too.
3. Supplements should usually be taken with food for increased assimilation. The exception to this rule are amino acids which are better absorbed away from food, although amino acid supplementation should never be undertaken without professional supervision.
4. A basic supplement programme for most people would include the following vitamins and minerals.
B complex - a combination of B vitamins, vital for energy production, mood enhancement and brain power.
Vitamin C - an anti-stress nutrient, excellent for stimulating the immune system
Multi mineral complex - to increase mineral levels. To be taken last thing at night.
Antioxidants - this compound is vital for increasing the levels of disease-fighting antioxidants in the body.
or post them here and we will see...
the brands I recommend are
Biocare
Nutri
Bioforce for herbs
solgar at a push
higher nature are not too bad
Just wondering though, I dont eat any meat really apart from the odd bit of chicken. Should I be taking protein tablets? (if there is such thing ) I eat qourn bout once a week which contains protein but I dont get protein everyday like your meant too. If anyone knows anything bout it let me know pretty please,
cheers
You can get protein powder in a variety of guises. a good health food shop shold help.
quorn is really good, but expensive
things you could try are
tofu
nuts and seeds
soya yoghurt (yofu)
eating more meet
cottage cheese
I got some tablets from Holland & Barrett
a combined Calcium - 1000mg, Magnesium-400mg and Zinc tablet-25mg.
Mainly wanted the Zinc for Acne.
I'm only taking 1 a day in addition to my normal multi-vitamin where I think most of the ingredients are 100% of recommend daily amount - although the direction states to take 1 to 3 tablets per day - I thought that much Zinc is Bad for you?
Everything I've read says not more then 55mg of Zinc per day.