[planemad]

What vitamins do you guys take if any?

Picked up a years supply of seven seas multi vitamins with cod liver oil in the same capsule and have taken them since Xmas since I started dieting.
Not really noticed any difference.

Was in Costco today and there are loads of different types. So wondered if you guys take any and notice any benefits?

[robbiep]

I'm 47. I take a multivitamin tablet occasionally ... basically if I remember, probably 2 times a week. I take cod liver oil capsules at the same time.

On that and a moderately healthy diet, I run about 20-25 miles a week, play competitive badminton, and look after a small 70 acre farm/smallholding. Along with my normal 9-5 job.

I don't think multivitamins do much for you, if your diet is sensible and provides the nutrients you need - though that's not true for all. My wife, for example, has an iron deficiency, and struggles to absorb iron through her diet.

[teaston]

Tesco multi vitamin and mineral tablets, only about £9 for about 4 months worth, been taking them every day without fail for years and haven't had anything other than a couple of colds per year in that time.

Have a reminder set to repeat every day so you can't forget.

[Broncho]

My brother in law and sister in law are both doctors, their take on it is that it's a load of shite.

[Tengocity]

No vitamins, as I eat pretty well and should get most from that. I do take cod liver oil tablets though, as it's difficult to be sure of getting a beneficial amount without eating loads of lily fish.

I doubt very much anyone would feel any genuine difference.

[Ss66]

Originally Posted by Lobb

It is. Bollocks. Eat a well balanced diet.

This

[JLR1969]

As has been said you will end up pissing most of it down the pan, your body will retain what it needs but that's it, with a decent diet you should not need them

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Lobb

It is. Bollocks. Eat a well balanced diet.

I don't have the time or inclination to eat a well balanced diet, hence why I take vitamins.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by teaston

I don't have the time or inclination to eat a well balanced diet, hence why I take vitamins.

Too busy to eat

[Mr NSB]

I have vitamin c everyday and I rarely get a cold and I also take vitamin d during the darker months.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Too busy to eat

Don't get me wrong, I don't eat takeaways and fast food every day, but definitely don't eat enough fresh veg, and I eat virtually zero dairy so certainly need extra calcium and iron and numerous vitamins in my diet.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by teaston

I don't have the time or inclination to eat a well balanced diet, hence why I take vitamins.

LOL, like they are going to help.....

Eat a balanced diet, it's really simple and needs no additional effort, life in the Norfolk fast lane eh?

The irony is you must drive past fields of veg everyday.....

[JD6]

Originally Posted by Mr NSB

I have vitamin c everyday and I rarely get a cold and I also take vitamin d during the darker months.

I think vitamin D in the darker months makes sense in the UK climate, particularly the further north you go. It is very hard to get sufficient vitamin D from food. I get the rest from a balanced diet. The cost of 10 micrograms per day for 6 months of the year is about £4 per year.

For those that think that all vitamins are unnecessary, it is worth at least considering NHS advice http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vitamin...Vitamin-D.aspx

[TimMcC]

Originally Posted by teaston

Tesco multi vitamin and mineral tablets, only about £9 for about 4 months worth, been taking them every day without fail for years and haven't had anything other than a couple of colds per year in that time.

Have a reminder set to repeat every day so you can't forget.

I used to be the same, it will all change when your baby starts nursery

[Ridg]

Originally Posted by Lobb

It is. Bollocks. Eat a well balanced diet.

This!

Unless you're on some strange diet then you should be able to get everything from the food you're eating.

[F30Andy]

I used to take vitamin E in my younger days.
The ones with the Mitsubishi logo's on them were a particular favorite.

[Broncho]

Originally Posted by F30Andy

I used to take vitamin E in my younger days.
The ones with the Mitsubishi logo's on them were a particular favorite.

Smiley face for me with a whizz chaser, all the vitamins you'd ever need for a great night out and a sledge until Tuesday

[Panchoa]

Originally Posted by Broncho

Smiley face for me with a whizz chaser, all the vitamins you'd ever need for a great night out and a sledge until Tuesday

[Chrismac13]

I use the centrum performance vitamins & also use cod liver oil tablets

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Chrismac13

I use the centrum performance vitamins & also use cod liver oil tablets

Good man, although the Tesco or other own brand vitamins are exactly the same thing but cost a lot less money.

[blackrabbit]

just cut out sugar. Its the devils food and plays havock with the body and its ability to process vitamins and minerals.....no colds for 4 years here.

[pensioned off]

Cod liver oil tablets all year and vitamin D tablets in the winter.