Vitamins

I take a B and a D vitamin to improve my nails. After 2 years it hasn't helped my nails, but my hair is thick and healthy and I have practically no hair loss.

B complex with iron and D. Been taking them for years.

Vitd and calcium.....as prescribed

Vitamin D.

Only VitD and cod liver oil in capsule form. As discussed before, taking too many supplements is expensive and often pointless, as the body will simply expel any surplus it doesn’t need.

We take vitamin D

Georgesgran

Only VitD and cod liver oil in capsule form. As discussed before, taking too many supplements is expensive and often pointless, as the body will simply expel any surplus it doesn’t need.

That's good to know though, that I can't over vitamin myself

I take vitamin D3, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12. I was advised to take these indefinitely, by a private GP 20 years ago.

I take vitamin D3. I'm sure it helps symptoms of M.E. I take 1000 in pill on alternate days. Also eat salmon 2-3 times a week for omega 3.
I think a healthy diet is important.

Vitamin D is something I do notice makes a big difference. Not just physically but mentally too

Ginsing, keeps my brain sharp, vit D
Cod liver oil and B vitamins.

Multivitamin with zinc plus an extra vitamin D tablet. All year round. Zinc is good for healing I’ve been told when in hospital.

Dh and I take vitamin C and D. I’ve been reading up on rosehip tablets which whilst having lots of vitamin C also have anti inflammatory properties to help with arthritis. I have just ordered some organic ones to see if they help. You can also get it in a powder form if you can’t take tablets.

I swear by Berocca when I feel as though I have flu .

I gave some to my neighbour yesterday and she's gone from feeling ghastly to feeling OK in 24 hours .

Actually, VS I did make a rather sweeping statement. It’s very difficult to overdose on vitamins from a healthy diet, but it is possible to take too many vitamins or supplements in other forms. Excessive vitD can cause kidney problems, too much calcium can mess up your arteries. Too much iron is another culprit. Probably good advice to all is to consult DrGoogle (I’m sure our GPSs have other things to take up their time just now) and read about the side effects, before buying something else off the shelf.

Good to know, thank you

This is why I was worried about a multivitamin

I take Vitabiotics WellWoman 70+ tablet daily. Since starting to take them my nails are in much better condition.

I think I might carry on

If I'm deficient on some things maybe the rest is impacted too

I've been told I don't absorb some vitamins well after my levels haven't come up as they should

I'm due another blood test soon to check my Graves Disease is still in remission so might ask for the works

I take a multi vitamin for women over 50. It includes vit D3, calcium and a number of others.

A well balanced diet should supply most if not ALL the vitamins we require. If, for any reason, we are short of any of these, that shortage will be picked jup in routine blood tests, etc. and appropriate prescrription will be issued

Overdoes of Vitamins is a very real danger and can cause all sorts of problems. Except for the occasional thing like a paracetamol, I never take anything without my GP's knowledge.

I've always believed that a healthy diet would supply all the nutrients a normally healthy person needs and apart from phases of taking cod liver oil capsules when they were on offer had stuck to this.

However when I had the dreaded Lurgy around Xmas the doctor recommended I take Vitamins D & C which I've continued to do so.

I've no idea if they're doing any good or how long I'll continue!

I think vitamin D is good to take, as we don't get enough sunshine (if you're in UK)

I take vitamin D and C as recommended by the gp. I also take b12 to top up my b12 injection. I get one every three months but was finding I flop a bit about week 10 so the tablet keeps the level up.

I take an omega 3 oil capsule daily (buy from Tesco) and not expensive and one Folic acid tablet daily (also from Tesco). I am now 82 and have no serious health issues. I've never had COVID, I have had all the vaccinations offered To my age group and am very thankful for my good health and fitness.