Vitamins and supplements I have heard of are vitamin b12, vitamin
d, prenatal vitamins, calcium, zinc ,iron, folate, then of course you
have your vitamins a, c, and e. There are so many different
types out there for our bodies and what we need. The main
supplements we need are vitamin c and d. These are two very
important supplements for our body because one supports our
immune system and the other supports our bones. I believe that
these vitamins are nutrition science because each one of these
vitamins are nutrients our body needs to function on a daily
basis. With out these essential vitamins our bodies would be weak
and could cause physical and health damages. We do not take in
enough of these vitamins through out the day, which is why its
very important that you maintain the nutrients we need in our
body. Exercising and eating right goes along with these essential
vitamins. Its very important to stay healthy to keep out immune
system up that way we can fight off any sickness that try's to
enter our bodies. I have heard of mostly Vitamins D and C. I
have heard of others but mainly these 2 because both my niece
and nephew were vitamin d deficient and my nephew at the age
of two had to get all his baby teeth removed because they
either decayed or was extremely rotten. My niece two front teeth
had to be removed they where so rotten they became infected.
During that time I was pregnant with my daughter and I wanted
to breastfeed my daughter like my sister did with her children so
I had to do some research on what causes vitamin d deficiency.
I ended up using vitamin d drops that was FDA approved brands.
I believed the nutrition science because vitamins are needed to
function and for growth as well as to help our immune system.
when I get sick or even if I feel I'm gonna get sick I use
the emergency it's full of vitamin C. I think the science of it
is true because everything we eat does not give us enough of
the nutrients we need to fight off colds or make sure our bones
are strengthen. That is why we take vitamins to do what the
food was not able to contribute. The vitamins I have heard of
are the basics such as, Vitamin A, B, C, and D. I have also
heard of things like fish oil, folic acid, fiber, and turmeric. One
thing I have learned from being in college is how to recognize
a fake article/post/website. I pay attention closely to where I get
my information. That is with just about anything. I look for FDA
approvals and I like to read the research on the particular subject
I am interested in purchasing and consuming. But to be honest I
am very interested in science and the things that someone can
learn from Science. There are also companies that like to mimic
the latest trends. All in all the trend may be something that
works but when something works so does everyone else's idea on
it. You can buy something that claims to do the same thing but
for cheaper, but this item has not backing. You have to pay
attention to the accreditation the Suppliers hold. You don't want to
take something that does not have the proper credentials to making
the product at all. It may take more time to do research but
what we learn can help what you consume. The vitamins or
supplements I have heard of are Vita Fusion, Spring Valley and
Nature Made. I will decide if the information I received is based
in nutrition and science or not by if you are ingest it and if
it’s good for your health or not. The specific examples to support
my response are vitamins D and vitamins D3. I have heard of
so many different nutrients nutrition best supplements and vitamins
such as Vitamin D CB B 12. When I was younger and my
family ran ad stray dog shelter that we put dogs up for
adoption in my step mom used to use certain types of minerals
that would help treat open wounds or sores on dogs and or
ringworm or things like that if they've gotten them called the
mineral silver. Almost as if a clear water looking tasteless mineral
but it actually seen it work I'm feeling even humans dogs anyting
quicker when they had an open wound. Some supplements that
could be protein creatine mixed drinks that you can use to get
all your protein in your nutrients for workouts or muscle building
fat burning and so on. The way that I tell anything when it
comes to nutrition and supplements if it is it all healthy for
you the nutrition facts will be posted right on the side of
whatever it is that you by listing any vitamin mineral nutrient
anything that you will be investing it comes to nutrition orange
nutrition facts it is or will be posted on the container if not
then it does not have much or any nutritional value to it. I
have heard of many vitamins which include one a day,
multivitamins for children and prenatal, and bariatric vitamins. I
always compare labels to well known vitamins, and ones that my
doctor instructs me to take. If I am unsure about what exactly
the vitamin/ingredients are I look them on the internet to see
what others have to say. These past few years it has been
brought to my attention that my son and I both have vitamin
D, and folic acid defiencies. Our doctor prescribed supplements and
since the vitamin d is over the counter I had to grab something
on the shelves that matched the amount we needed per day.
When I was growing up my family would use b12 vitamins for
extra energy, and honestly looking back they were taking too many
for what was instructed. Prenatal vitamins are important for mom
and baby, and helps keep everyone healthy. With having my weight
loss surgery it is important that I take my vitamins daily since
I can not eat a lot of food. Some of the supplements and
vitamins I have heard about would be One A Day or this one
called skinnyFit which is a Peptides Powder. One of the vitamins
I use in a daily matter is a prenatal due to postpartum and
helps me with my cycle, so I believe it helps with my nutrients
such as iron or fibers. Over the years I have read labels on
bottles to make sure that there is nothing that could affect my
body I also look for FDA approved that would support what to
take instead of taking anything given over the counter or by
prescription. When it comes to vitamins for my children I look
for the " USP" tag on the bottle that it shows that it meets
the requirements, not everything is safe in the long run so you
want to make sure you read the bottles to understand what is
in the supplements and the side affects. I have been given so
may medications because some doctor only predict what is wrong
with you so In the long run I continue to drink alot of fluids
and a B12 vitamin to give me a boost. Vitamins and supplements
I have heard of are Women's One a Day, vitamins, K, D, B12,
B6, B8 biotin, folic acid and multivitamins. I currently take
Women's One a Day for my pregnancy. It contains iron and folic
acid. Folic acid is beneficial to the baby's nervous system, so I
make sure I take them daily. B6 has helped me a lot
throughout my pregnancy for nausea. When I am feeling tired, I
make sure I take B12 and it gives me a burst of energy.
A way I decide if the information I receive is based in
nutrition science or not is reading up on the labels of the
bottle. I can research the name of the vitamin or supplement to
see if it follows the proper guidelines of the IOM(institute of
medicine). Another way would be to look for "USP" on the label
ensuring it meets the standards of the US pharmacopeia. You want
to make sure to read the label carefully to understand exactly
what is in the supplements. Not everything is safe to take nor
has it been regulated by the FDA so you want to be careful
not to take just anything presented or given to you. Some
vitamins that I have heard of is Flintstones for kids and also
prenatal vitamins. The only vitamins I have ever taken is prenatal
vitamins. I believe that they are based on nutrition science. Prenatal
vitamins help with the development of a woman's baby. They can
also help a woman hair and nails grow. Taking prenatal vitamins
are not just for women that are pregnant. They can be taken
before and after pregnancy. As for the Flintstone vitamins, my four
kids take those. They enjoy taking their vitamins everyday. Those
vitamins help strengthen children immune system. Since the pandemic
is really when I started giving them vitamins. My children rarely
gets sick. I have noticed that over these past couple of years
since they have been taking the vitamins, their skin is looking
more clear and nails are growing faster. As for myself, I do
not take vitamins like I know I should. I have tried Emergen-C
before. I have taken that if I feel like I am coming down
with a cold. That is just vitamin C. I mix with water and
drink it and within 24 hours, I start feeling better. Some of the
vitamins or supplements that I have heard of is multivitamins, B12,
Vitamin D, and Vitamin C. The way that I decide if the
information for the vitamin is based in nutrition science or not is
by doing my research on the vitamins or supplements before I
purchase or start taking the vitamin or supplements. I have started
taking Vitamin d and Vitamin C since the start of the Covid 19
virus. Vitamin D and Vitamin C helps boost your immune system
to help you body fight off viruses. For me since i started
taking the vitamins i have not got sick, even though before the
start i would only get sick maybe once a year, but so far in
the last year i have not got sick not even once, and i do
work from home now as well so that may also play a big
part in the vitamins working really good as well. I really have
no idea when it comes to many of the vitamins or supplements
out there. I have tried Testosterones, proteins, soy, and what ever
else they put in to pre-workout and post-workout supplements. I
used to take them everyday when I was in my youth and
working out everyday. I know that there are several more vitamins
and supplements out there now then when I was taking them. I
remember feeling great, running 8 miles a day hitting the guy
after a long day and still being able to pump out some sets.
After my injury I couldn't go to the gym anymore so my diet
went to crap and I stopped taking the workout supplements. Now
a days, the vitamins that I take are folic acids, B-12, and other
stuff that the VA says I need to take. I found out that my
blood cells are not being developed as they should and are more
of a tear drop shape, and they are not being absorbed as they
should. What does that mean?? More meds and more vitamins, and
most of all, more Folic Acid. I have recently ( last month) had
gastric sleeve surgery along with that some of the vitamins i take
daily now are multivitamins , calcium, biotin, and B12 . From
personal experience i have noticed when i forget to take my
vitamins i can tell my body is not fully up to par. I feel
sluggish and weak. My hair falls out much more if i go days
without taking them. After surgery i attended some classes that
broke down the importance of taking the vitamins and what ones
are best to take. I will say that staying hydrated is just as
important. I was also taught electrolytes will target the ares its
needed and does wonders for the body. After surgery i did a
good amount of surgery I was to nervous to not take the
physicians advice about taking daily vitamins. I do have a friend
who did the same surgery at the same time and she doesn't
take any vitamins an says she feels fine. I think once i'm able
to open up to new foods i could be able to cut back on
supplements and base vitamins off food being consumed. I have
heard of tons of vitamins such as A, B, B12, C, D, etc. I
also have heard of supplements for anxiety, weight loss, nervousness,
probiotics, fish oils, herbs, etc.The information I base on these
vitamins and supplements is based on if they are regulated. If
they are not regulated than I do not base them on nutrition
science. If they are regulated by a certain association than yes I
will base it off nutrition science. Some of the vitamins I have
heard of are calcium, B12, Alive and prenatal. I have heard of
many vitamins, but these are some of the ones I have taken in
the past and now. I do believe that these vitamins provide the
nutrients they are supposed to . I had to take calcium and
potassium pills once because my levels were low and after a few
months my levels were better. I currently take Alive one a day
women vitamin. They do give me energy, but my nails and hair
do not seem like they are growing much from them like it
claims they should do. Now when I was pregnant with my
children the prenatal vitamins, I was taking gave me tons of
energy. The best thing I can say about those was that they
made my hair and nails grow a lot. I heard you can still take
them after pregnancy but I never really looked much into it.
Some of the vitamins I have heard of are b12, iron, potassium,
and multivitamins. I think the information I received is really based
on nutrition science. I think if you do your research on these
vitamins you find out a lot of benefits from them. Or even by
taking them you can feel a difference. A multivitamin has helped
me a lot with just overall engergy as well as hair and nail
growth. After having my baby I lost some of hair in the front
and taking the vitamin really helped with it growing back. I think
when it comes to taking vitamins each person needs to do their
research and kind of decide for themselves. Even by giving them
a try and seeing how they feel with them. I have heard of
many different vitamins and supplements. I take various ones for
various reasons. I take iron, vitamin D, vitamin C, biotin,
potassium, a multivitamin and most recently I started taking vitamin
B12. Previously I thought vitamins and supplements were a waste
of money and I did not take any. I read various reports on
how you should get enough vitamins from the food that you eat,
and if you take supplements, it does not work well, and they
are not absorbed into your body. That all changed when I started
having odd medical issues such as unexplained dizziness, rapid
heartbeat and palpitations, and just generally not feeling well. I
made several trips to the ER and had various heart tests
performed and the only thing that they could find was I was
anaemic and was low on potassium. So, I started taking iron and
potassium supplements and a multivitamin. Shortly after taking those
supplements my medical issues went away. After this I knew from
personal experience that taking supplements and vitamins that your
body is lacking do work and works very well.
vv vv I started taking vitamin C and vitamin D daily because
I read that those vitamins were helping to defend against Covid
19, and I work night shift, so I don’t get to see much of
the sun. I started taking biotin because I have very thin hair
and nails and I read that this could help with that – so far,
I have not seen much evidence on this supplement. Lastly, I
recently started taking B12 because I read that certain drugs you
take can interfere with your absorption for this nutrient, such as
proton pump inhibitors and I take Omeprazole.
vv vv When I am investigating a supplement or vitamin, I try to
read articles that are backed by the government and not ones that
are selling the vitamin or supplement. I learned a lot from our
readings this week on vitamin supplementation, and that it can
harm you if you absorb too much .There are many different
vitamins such as Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K. There
are different forms of multi vitamins for women, men, and children
as well as prenatal vitamins for pregnant women. I do take multi
vitamins. Not like I should, however I base my information on
the nutrient value. For example I deal with being anaemic, so
even though I wasn’t pregnant, I would take prenatal vitamins
because for me it would help me out more that regular iron or
regular vitamins. I have also taken B Vitamins in liquid form that
would go under the tongue. B vitamins help out with energy and
metabolism. I believe the information is based in science nutrition.
Science has a way of backing up any nutritional research. Vitamins
are also found in the food we eat so that the food supplies us
with nutritional value. I have been making the necessary changes to
make sure that the food I eat is more nutritious. I also plan
to be more consistent with taking my daily vitamins for extra
support. I have heard of a few different vitamins or supplements
such as B-12, One a Day, and Vitamin C and D to name a
few. These vitamins I am sure many people have heard of or
may even take like myself. I am not that consistent with my B-
12 vitamins as I should be but I do take them pretty often! I
have been using these vitamins for a while now and I was
introduced to them by my aunt. I also have taken women’s
vitamins as well for energy. If I am not mistaken Vitamin C or
D can help with your immune system, I am not sure exactly
which does what. I am not really sure if the information about
these vitamins are nutrition scientific or not. B-12 prevents you
from feeling weak and also helps with your blood cells and
things in that nature. It also helps with weight loss as well. I
have to get more consistent with taking my daily vitamins like I
have been in the past because now I don’t take them as often
as I should. I have heard of many types of vitamins and
supplements, especially when I worked in a pharmacy. I am very
familiar with B-12 because I was given shots while going through
cancer treatments and I still receive them monthly. I get blood
tests every few months to monitor my B-12 levels and they are
always low but without daily sublingual doses and monthly shots, it
is very low. When I feel like my body may be lacking
vitamins or nutrients, I always talk to my doctor first to get his
opinion. Then I will ask my pharmacist for her opinion because
she is very knowledgeable about supplements, and I trust her.
Between working with my doctor and pharmacist, I have come up
with a daily regimen of vitamins and supplements that work for
me. I will also research medical websites, like Mayo Clinic, to
read articles pertaining to what vitamins or supplements I may
need, also how and when I should take them. My vitamin and
supplement schedule will also change depending on other factors in
my life. For example, in the winter when I get very little
sunlight I will take Vitamin D, then in the summer I do not
need to because I am getting plenty of sunshine every day. Also,
if I am having digestive issues and can not eat the recommended
servings of fruit and vegetables, I will take Vitamin C. I have
also learned to take sublingual vitamins when possible to ensure
that my body is absorbing them, especially since I have digestive
issues. Whenever I look into buying new supplements or vitamins,
I tend to mostly look at reviews which is really not a good
way to research a product. I usually just look at the promotional
videos of the company selling the product with them saying all
the beneficial ingredients that are within the product not knowing
myself if those ingredients are healthy or not. A company I do
enjoy buying from a lot is called Bare Performance Nutrition, ran
by a U.S. Army veteran. Reason I looked into his company was
because I was also in the military at the time and was looking
for supplements that did not have anything illegal in them that
can pop up during my random pee tests that was done throughout
the year in the military. Even though his company was still
small, he by far had the best tasting protein and pre-workout I
have ever tasted. Usually when I look at ingredients, I try not
to dive too deep into it. The main points I am looking at is
to make sure it is non-gmo, gluten free and no artificial
preservatives or sweeteners. Luckily, his products do not contain non
of those.If anyone is ever looking for a green drink, I would
recommend checking his out. By far the best tasting green drink
that provides natural energy and boosts your immune system.
There are always some new fad vitamin or supplement coming out.
I have been using collagen powder daily in my coffee. This helps
my hair, teeth, nails and skin. I have noticed the benefit from
using it consistently. My hair is growing and my skin has
become clearer. I think that there is some benefits for bones as
well from taking it. I also started to take apple cider vinegar
gummies. This may just be the next big fad, but I have noticed
a difference in my digestive health from taking them. My daughter
is really good about taking her daily multivitamin which has all
the needed vitamins in one instead of taking multiple pills. I
myself haven't been as on top of taking vitamins as I should. I
should start taking calcium pills just because I don't drink milk.
Unfortunately, I cant say that I am taking these vitamins and
supplements because of science, more so I am taking them because
I see the benefits from others and would like to see if they
will work for me as well. I, too, have heard of many different
supplements and vitamins for all sorts of things. Every day there
is something new being pushed out that claims to improve or
prevent health problems. I personally take a daily vitamin, B
Complex and collagen powder. Vitamins and B complex have always
been recommended because we do not always absorb the proper
nutrients from diet alone. I do not think I question that all too
much because of multiple recommendations for adults and children. I
recently started adding collagen to my drinks after researching
benefits. I also bought it to the attention of my primary care
physician who saw no issues with this kind of supplementation.
Collagen is used for tissue health, hair, skin and nail health as
well. It is said to have important proteins, which is I think is
most important in our overall wellbeing. However, like everything
else there can be negative side effects. I have also looked into
those and concluded that the side effects are minimal, and the
benefits outweigh the risks. I have heard of many vitamins like
A, E, C, and D. The supplements that I have heard of and
taken are one a day vitamins for women which are vitamins that
supplement to ensure that you are getting the recommended daily
amount needed. After our readings this week, I realize that the
supplement is not needed if a proper diet is being eaten unless
there is a medical reason for taking them. According to Davidson
(2020), "Experts agree that vitamin supplements are not a substitute
for nutrients from food. Most healthy people in developed countries
who eat a varied diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
get enough vitamins and do not need a vitamin supplement,
although many take a daily multivitamin as “insurance.” The
exception to this is vitamin D, which is found naturally in few
foods." Vitamin D can be gotten by simply spending 15 to 20
mins a day in the sun. This should give a normal healthy
person the dose of vitamin D that they need for a day but
using sunblock does diminish the amount of vitamin D that your
body gets. I have heard about many different vitamins and
supplements. I know many people take them for different things. I
had to take vitamin D once because after my blood work the
doctor found my vitamin D level was low. My mom takes
different types of vitamins like B12 and a daily women’s vitamins
to help with your overall health. How I decide on whether or
not it’s a good idea to take it is if I’m not sure about
taking it I ask my pharmacist when I go to pick my medication
up. I also ask my mom to see what she thinks about it
because I know she has been on a lot of medication due to
her illness she has and also having to deal with my grandmother
that it was easy for the doctor to ask what she didn’t have
and what medications she wasn’t on verses what she did have or
what medications she was on. I think it all comes down to it’s
your choice what you want to put in your body but it is
good to get an opinion. I have heard of many supplements and
vitamins. I have only take the B12 gummy supplements to help
with my energy level and also Iron medicine to help build my
iron and keep my iron levels high. The way I go by taking
supplements i do my research on them medicine and I see all
the side effects, and I also get another Doctor to get their
opinion on the medication I will be taking. For example undergoing
my epilepsy I was taking one kind of seizure medicine and it
was not helping me so my church member who is also a
Doctor talked to my mother about the medicine and she helped
get me off the medicine and I started taking another kind of
medicine that caused me not to have any seizures or major side
effects that I did not have to deal with from the new medicine.
Overall, I currently do not take any medicine for one many
medications that we are taking now can affect the liver, I learned
that from my brother doctors and nurses when he was battling
cancer. You hear a lot about vitamins and supplements, and what
you put into your body is your choice. vv I choice not to
put any supplement into my body because of my medical history.
I have taken some vitamins that I was told to take by my
physician. I took Vitamin D when my back hurt and I felt a
little on edge. After a sometime taking this I felt so much
better. I done the research and there were studies supporting this.
“The women received vitamin D therapy for eight to 12 weeks to
replenish their blood levels. After treatment, their levels increased to
32 to 38 ng/mL. The women also reported corresponding
improvements in symptoms of depression following vitamin D therapy.
I also to a B12 shot when my levels were low in my blood
work. My physician taught me how to inject myself with these. I
know that people take these for energy, but I only took these
as long as my levels were low in my blood work.I never really
thought about my information being based on nutrition science. I
always just went by what my physician said I need in vitamins
and took them.
