Vitamins & Supplements

[Carina1962]

I am using a brand of vitamins and supplements which are specially done for diabetics (i'm not sure if i'm allowed to say the brand name). Because they are quite expensive, i take one every other day (they last longer that way!). I also had some lycopene capsules which i take every other day as i had quite a lot left and didn't want to waste them. Does anyone else take vits? Also i read an article about statins and how they deplete Co enzyme 10 which is good for the heart and it's recommended that anyone on statins should take a supplement. I'm on statins but up to now have not taken any Co-enzyme 10 supplements. Do you think it might be worth doing so?

 

[karinagal]

I am using a brand of vitamins and supplements which are specially done for diabetics (i'm not sure if i'm allowed to say the brand name). Because they are quite expensive, i take one every other day (they last longer that way!). I also had some lycopene capsules which i take every other day as i had quite a lot left and didn't want to waste them. Does anyone else take vits? Also i read an article about statins and how they deplete Co enzyme 10 which is good for the heart and it's recommended that anyone on statins should take a supplement. I'm on statins but up to now have not taken any Co-enzyme 10 supplements. Do you think it might be worth doing so?

Sorry pet, what I know about supplements could be written on a gnats do-dah.. Hope someone else with more knowledge will be along to help out..

 

[Caroline]

If you are happy taking the supplements and you feel better for them, they are helping you.

When I asked about supplemnts, I was told since my diet is generally well balanced I shouldn't need them. I think this is the line most professionals take whenthey are not sure.

I'm sure others will be along with words of wisdom soon.

 

[C*5_Dodger]

I am using a brand of vitamins and supplements which are specially done for diabetics (i'm not sure if i'm allowed to say the brand name). Because they are quite expensive, i take one every other day (they last longer that way!). I also had some lycopene capsules which i take every other day as i had quite a lot left and didn't want to waste them. Does anyone else take vits? Also i read an article about statins and how they deplete Co enzyme 10 which is good for the heart and it's recommended that anyone on statins should take a supplement. I'm on statins but up to now have not taken any Co-enzyme 10 supplements. Do you think it might be worth doing so?

Dear carina,

Regarding vitamins and supplements in general - I am of the opinion that if they work for you go for it. Personally, I can't say they have benefited me yet but I do take certain ones. Regarding CoQ10, there is absolutely no doubt that Statins prevent the production of it. The science is beyond question. In fact one Statin manufacturer (Merck) has a patent on a pill consisting of a Statin and CoQ10. Personally, you know that I think that Statins are wrongly prescribed and yes, they work, but not by lowering cholesterol (although it is beyond question that they do lower cholesterol) - they are powerful anti-inflammatories. I think everyone taking statins should also use CoQ10.

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Warmest Regards Dodger

 

[sofaraway]

I take multi vitamins sometimes, not on a regluar basis really as I get fed up with taking pills, but my diet isn't as good as it could be.

 

[MartinX123]

Only ones I take are a multivit for active health cos I do excercise everyday & I doubt it can hurt taking them. They dont have sugar in & are chewy raspberry flavour which is a plus!!