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.
yy yy yy 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.
yy yy 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. yy 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.
