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.
uu uu 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.
uu uu 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. uu uu 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.
