vitamins

[Chris Carroll]

Does anyone know a brand of vitamins that
would match the daily values required of
amounts suggested on page 56 of the top
25 vitimins and minerals.

[KateH]

I was going to recommend the one I take, but then I got to comparing it with the list, and found it didn't match up on several elements, like Biotin, Vitamin K, and Chloride! Hmmmm....

(It's Walgreen's A to Z, by the way.)

I picked it out because it has the USP seal on it. I've read that some vitamins don't meet their requirements for dissolution in the body.

[Kelly]

I have to add this comment - please be careful about how much iron you consume via vitamins. I recently found out that I was getting too much iron from my vitamins since I have a pretty decent diet in the first place. Too much iron leads to nasty medical issues. Also, most kids should not have iron in the vitamins that they take.

[This message has been edited by Kelly (edited 07-03-2000).]

[Christine]

Nutrilite vitamins are good and well-researched, because they are made from real plants, not synthetic sources. And pesticides aren't used, either. They've been around for over 60 years, I think, but they aren't sold in stores, but by independent distributors.
I think they are the official vitamin of the NHL and NBA.

[lorilei]

One thing you have to remember is that you may not get everything you need from one supplement, and that's okay. I believe even the article states that you really have to evaluate your needs before deciding to take any multivitamin. Not everyone needs all of those vitamins, especially with a good diet.

I would recommend Thompson's vitamins. I take a Vegetarian Multiple (no iron) from them, and really like the balance of vitamins it includes. Plus, it's made without synthetics and pesticides! (BIG bonus). I also take Schiff Vitamin C w/ rosehips -- they make good multivitamins too.

[AtteberyAJ]

I have been using vitamins from Eckerd Drugs. If you go online, you can personalize your own vitamins. All you need to do is answer a few questions and they tell you what to take. It costs $19.95 for a 30-day supply. I have been happy with them.