Vitamin b complex

[adelia]

I just wanted to see how many people take a vitamin b supplement and reasons why.

I have a friend whose a doctor and he suggested taking it for my low energy and mild depression. I've been taking it for a couple months and I feel so different! My skin is softer my hair is so much thicker and my nails are growing faster and stronger. My energy level is so much higher and the depression has subsided. I do see a direct link with diet and wellness. I was deficient in this vitamin and I'm so glad I now know so I can make sure I'm getting all important nutrients.

Anyone else taking a vitamin b complex or b supplement?

[skydiveaddict]

Well done.

[Pasicel]

I actually do Vitamin B Complex, what got me into taking it is because it helps our bodies absorb protein -- hence I have a passion for being fit.

 

But I must say, it does help a lot with many things. Protein absorption, skin&hair, health & brain and even helps with stress-

[FitChick]

So many people on medication would do much better by changing their diet and adding supplements. Cheaper and no side effects.

 

Vitamin D3 1000 IU dose is also a natural anti-depressant.

 

Most doctors know nothing about nutrition.

[camillalev]

adelia, what brand do you take?

[adelia]

Fit chick.. Thnks and you're right your typical GP doesn't always look at the nutrition aspect. I noticed my nails were ripply and that was a clue I was lacking something but I never linked it to the occasional depression and energy. Apparently the B vitamins are the most important and work together.

I've never had what you'd say thick hair but it's like I've got another head of haircoming in.

This has made me aware that I was lacking in my diet

Camilla.. Purity

[SpiralOut]

I've heard about the B vitamins being good for depression. I'm on vitamin D already and keep meaning to try a B complex. Omega 3 is supposed to be helpful also.

[adelia]

I've heard about the B vitamins being good for depression. I'm on vitamin D already and keep meaning to try a B complex. Omega 3 is supposed to be helpful also.

 

I take omega krill oil from purity and it helps keep my skin supple but as far as altering bouts of depression it didn't do much that I'm aware. The b complex supp did first day. I still get down at times but I feel calm and more in control of it. I'm trying to eat more foods with it in it.

[mario_C]

I take B complex for stress headaches at work.

I like the Vitamin D3 idea, I've always had depression - ETA I remember reading about it in some macrobiotic text actually.

Edited August 23, 2013 by mario_C

[ana0pera]

 

Most doctors know nothing about nutrition.

 

No, most doctors are in the hands of pharmaceutical companies and don't want to say anything about nutrition.

 

My pediatrician was an iconoclast and preached vitamins over prescription drugs. He was a B-complex fanatic. I remember when he actually had to prescribe me drugs he'd write one prescription and like 5 different types of vitamins or supplements. An amazing man.

 

B-12 (Cobalamin) is great for energy and depression. The shots are best but sublingual works too. I remember getting shots and feeling calmer within an hour.

 

B3 (Niacin) helps regulate blood sugar, is good for stress, and a host of other ailments. Deficiency in it can lead to Pellagra which is kind of scary. My pediatrician was obsessed with this one. He felt that a lot of diabetics who were being prescribed glucophage could take Niacin with the same result, if not a better result.

 

I was put on B-vitamins when I was going through a difficult time and when I got better I told my mom and Dr. I didn't want to take them anymore (I have never liked pills or shots). He told me that I might feel ok now but one day I probably will need to go back on them because my body has a hard time absorbing vitamins and i need to take larger quantities. At the time I thought he was just crazy. But as I've gotten older I realize that he was right.

[theonlyjuan]

Glad you feel different.

 

I have to take vitamins because I don't get a lot in my high protein diet. Before I took them I was getting mood swings, sad for no reason.

 

A combination of low carbs and lacking vitamins is not good

[Real36]

After reading this tread I think I will try B Complex again. Seems like everyone agrees that it is helpful. Has anyone experience sleep problems while taking it? I have sleep issues and don't want to try anything that will make staying asleep any more difficult.

[It-is-what-it-is.]

My internist prescribed vitamin b and d.

 

Take it in the morning...doesn't effect sleep.

 

Have you tried melatonin for sleep?

[Real36]

Yes I have tried melatonin, it doesn't work for me because my biggest issue is staying asleep. My sleep problems come in cycles.

[Maleficent]

I just wanted to see how many people take a vitamin b supplement and reasons why.

I have a friend whose a doctor and he suggested taking it for my low energy and mild depression. I've been taking it for a couple months and I feel so different! My skin is softer my hair is so much thicker and my nails are growing faster and stronger. My energy level is so much higher and the depression has subsided. I do see a direct link with diet and wellness. I was deficient in this vitamin and I'm so glad I now know so I can make sure I'm getting all important nutrients.

Anyone else taking a vitamin b complex or b supplement?

 

Me!

I've been in treatment for depression since March 2012 - started taking a B complex every morning after watch Food Matters (I thought - hey! Haven't got much to lose - besides I don't eat meat so I can probably use the B12 anyways).

 

I started feeling A LOT better not long after that. I mean, I was doing ok and then POOF! doing great! I started lowering my meds about two three weeks later.

[Maleficent]

So many people on medication would do much better by changing their diet and adding supplements. Cheaper and no side effects.

 

Vitamin D3 1000 IU dose is also a natural anti-depressant.

 

Most doctors know nothing about nutrition.

 

It depends. Switching from meds to supplement will cost more to those who have insurance that reimburse meds.

 

But I agree it's worth it - and yes. Doctors are trained to treat illnesses. Not prevent them...

[Jon Tenzo]

Congrats but you haven't even cracked the surface yet. I would advise taking a comprehensive multivitamin instead of just b-complex, much more cost-effective and covering all of your bases as well. Females lose iron via menstruation so you need to ensure these levels are adequate if you are not eating beef at least once a week.

 

Also make sure you are getting enough calcium and magnesium which can't fit 100% DV into a multivitamin.

 

Other than that Omega 3 is vital for the average American that does not eat fish everyday. It isn't cost-effective to buy Wild Salmon every week so I recommend perusing Amazon for the Fish Oil that appeals most to you.

[FitChick]

A lot of fish oils are rancid. Salmon isn't that expensive. I just bought Salmon Burgers from Trader Joe's -- four (a pound) for something like $6 or $7. The wild salmon fillets are around $8/lb. That is four servings. You can also buy canned salmon for much less.

[SpiralOut]

It's not necessary to eat red meat or even take a supplement to get sufficient iron levels, although I agree that yes it is something to be careful about if someone is choosing to use non-animal sources of iron.

 

Omega 3 can also be obtained from flaxseed oil, which is easy to add to smoothies.

[Maleficent]

Congrats but you haven't even cracked the surface yet. I would advise taking a comprehensive multivitamin instead of just b-complex, much more cost-effective and covering all of your bases as well. Females lose iron via menstruation so you need to ensure these levels are adequate if you are not eating beef at least once a week.

 

Also make sure you are getting enough calcium and magnesium which can't fit 100% DV into a multivitamin.

 

Other than that Omega 3 is vital for the average American that does not eat fish everyday. It isn't cost-effective to buy Wild Salmon every week so I recommend perusing Amazon for the Fish Oil that appeals most to you.

 

I somewhat disagree…if you eat right, you don't need multi-vitamin. Like Doctor Cooper says : it's pretty much expensive pee… lol

 

However, who eats well enough to cover basic nutritional needs nowadays?

 

But I started reading a book called Nutrient Therapy and basically, what the author says is that no one processes nutrients the same way. The idea is to figure what nutrients you are not processing properly and take those supplements instead.

 

Personally, the last nutrient I need is probably vitamin C. But I have a tendency toward depression (especially at the end of Winter…) so I bank vitamin D and B - complex.

 

As for iron, it's a pretty easy fix. People get plenty of iron from eating so much meat. For vegans and vegetarian (like me!), there is more than plenty of iron in green vegetables such as spinach, Kale and chard - why not simply replace you romaine lettuce with one of those?

 

My trick is I juice Spinach, Kale and chard, freeze the juice in an ice tray and dump a cube in my morning smoothie.

 

My morning smoothie is probably the most nutrition I get in my day and it's faster than toasting bread.

It's really not that hard to find the nutriments you need without taking a pill every day (though, as I've posted earlier, I think it would be a lot more simple!)

[Jon Tenzo]

I somewhat disagree…if you eat right, you don't need multi-vitamin. Like Doctor Cooper says : it's pretty much expensive pee… lol

 

However, who eats well enough to cover basic nutritional needs nowadays?

 

But I started reading a book called Nutrient Therapy and basically, what the author says is that no one processes nutrients the same way. The idea is to figure what nutrients you are not processing properly and take those supplements instead.

 

Personally, the last nutrient I need is probably vitamin C. But I have a tendency toward depression (especially at the end of Winter…) so I bank vitamin D and B - complex.

 

As for iron, it's a pretty easy fix. People get plenty of iron from eating so much meat. For vegans and vegetarian (like me!), there is more than plenty of iron in green vegetables such as spinach, Kale and chard - why not simply replace you romaine lettuce with one of those?

 

My trick is I juice Spinach, Kale and chard, freeze the juice in an ice tray and dump a cube in my morning smoothie.

 

My morning smoothie is probably the most nutrition I get in my day and it's faster than toasting bread.

It's really not that hard to find the nutriments you need without taking a pill every day (though, as I've posted earlier, I think it would be a lot more simple!)

 

From a cost perspective standpoint a multivitamin is cheaper and more convenient than ensuring you are eating all of the fruits, veggies, nuts and other sources of each particular vitamin. Granted some vitamins are fat soluble and can be stored - What about people who don't have high fat reserves, (quality of your body fat is also another concern)? Yet another concern is due to conventional farming methods toxic pesticides and genetic manipulation have reduced the quality and integrity of vitamin stores in many crops.

 

I have been utilizing organic Kale, Spinach and Chard with success but that really only guarantees Iron and K, other vitamin levels can and do vary by the batch you are getting. The reason I promote multivitamins typically is because of our modern day lifestyle. We simply don't have time every week like we used to as a society to peruse the grocery store and check for the best organic fruits and vegetables.

 

The predominant reason I also advocate for a multivitamin is the extreme stress levels that come with modern society deplete our internal reserves a lot more quickly than in years past. Commute alone especially in areas with poor highway infrastructure of big metropolitan cities can exhaust people before they even get to work or school. Some people have a daily commute of 4 hours going and coming. There is simply no way you're holding on to B-vitamins consistently with that sustained daily level of stress. Expectations at work and school have only risen so stress becomes even greater. With the poor economy this also adds to the stress.

 

Realistically should we be popping a pill instead of eating better? No. However, it's just not a reality that we have time to ensure everyday we are eating well. Some people juggle work, school, kids and other responsibilities simultaneously. There simply just isn't enough time in the day for it all.

 

Admittedly if I had to attend some sort of post-grad program AND care for a child AND do my full-time work I would subsist on takeout every night. And for that reason I have chosen at the moment to not take the hard route like everyone else and sacrifice my health. It's just not worth it.

[SpiralOut]

 

As for iron, it's a pretty easy fix. People get plenty of iron from eating so much meat. For vegans and vegetarian (like me!), there is more than plenty of iron in green vegetables such as spinach, Kale and chard - why not simply replace you romaine lettuce with one of those?

 

My trick is I juice Spinach, Kale and chard, freeze the juice in an ice tray and dump a cube in my morning smoothie.

 

 

That is an awesome idea!!! I'm going to try that!!

 

Also, it's possible to increase iron absorption by drinking orange juice or taking something with vitamin C while eating iron rich foods.

[ja123]

I juice kale, spinach, and chard, too, with other veg, but I do not freeze it because that breaks the sterols and sterolins.

 

I take B complex, omega 3-6-9, then separately Cal/mag and 2000 I.U. D3.

[whichwayisup]

I just wanted to see how many people take a vitamin b supplement and reasons why.

I have a friend whose a doctor and he suggested taking it for my low energy and mild depression. I've been taking it for a couple months and I feel so different! My skin is softer my hair is so much thicker and my nails are growing faster and stronger. My energy level is so much higher and the depression has subsided. I do see a direct link with diet and wellness. I was deficient in this vitamin and I'm so glad I now know so I can make sure I'm getting all important nutrients.

Anyone else taking a vitamin b complex or b supplement?

 

I have a B12 deficiency so I get monthly B12 shots. It helps so much with the energy level, as well as taking Vitamin D and calcium supplements as well.

[Maleficent]

From a cost perspective standpoint a multivitamin is cheaper and more convenient than ensuring you are eating all of the fruits, veggies, nuts and other sources of each particular vitamin. Granted some vitamins are fat soluble and can be stored - What about people who don't have high fat reserves, (quality of your body fat is also another concern)? Yet another concern is due to conventional farming methods toxic pesticides and genetic manipulation have reduced the quality and integrity of vitamin stores in many crops.

 

I have been utilizing organic Kale, Spinach and Chard with success but that really only guarantees Iron and K, other vitamin levels can and do vary by the batch you are getting. The reason I promote multivitamins typically is because of our modern day lifestyle. We simply don't have time every week like we used to as a society to peruse the grocery store and check for the best organic fruits and vegetables.

 

The predominant reason I also advocate for a multivitamin is the extreme stress levels that come with modern society deplete our internal reserves a lot more quickly than in years past. Commute alone especially in areas with poor highway infrastructure of big metropolitan cities can exhaust people before they even get to work or school. Some people have a daily commute of 4 hours going and coming. There is simply no way you're holding on to B-vitamins consistently with that sustained daily level of stress. Expectations at work and school have only risen so stress becomes even greater. With the poor economy this also adds to the stress.

 

Realistically should we be popping a pill instead of eating better? No. However, it's just not a reality that we have time to ensure everyday we are eating well. Some people juggle work, school, kids and other responsibilities simultaneously. There simply just isn't enough time in the day for it all.

 

Admittedly if I had to attend some sort of post-grad program AND care for a child AND do my full-time work I would subsist on takeout every night. And for that reason I have chosen at the moment to not take the hard route like everyone else and sacrifice my health. It's just not worth it.

 

 

Call me crazy...but when it comes to my health, I'd rather not take financial detours or shortcuts.

 

You get what you pay for. 30$ for a mix of all the vitamins VS 30$ for a Bcomplex, my guess is, the quality of the ingredients are different from one pill to another.