Vitamin b complex

[Maleficent]

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.

 

This is why my morning smoothie also has frozen fruits in it!

[Jon Tenzo]

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.

 

Not necessarily. There are brands like Swanson Health and Whole Foods 365 which are cheaper but only marginally less effective than some brands which cost twice as much.

 

The key is to read reviews and research what type of standards are needed to achieve maximum bioavailability for each nutrient. As long as a brand has the minimum required processes in their lab I don't advise spending more just to get 5-10% additional bioavailability. It isn't necessary.

[adelia]

So many great replies full of useful info!!!

I want to buy a juicer and make smoothies as well.

 

A question .. How are vitamin reserves depleted because of stress? Does the body use it up more?

 

Whichway... Do you find the b12 shots help with depression and how many mg do you get?

[Jon Tenzo]

A question .. How are vitamin reserves depleted because of stress? Does the body use it up more?

 

Cortisol and other stress hormones signals to your body that you are in a crisis. When the body is in crisis mode it uses up it's internal stores of vitamins because your brain is telling your adrenal glands that you are either attempting to outrun a tiger, escaping a raging flood or are fighting in a war against another tribe somehow. Naturally this isn't the case today as it was thousands of years ago.

 

The vitamins stored will help support a flood of adrenaline and other compounds which temporarily increase muscular tension, strength and focus. However, if you are not truly in a crisis (which in our modern society we almost never truly are) then the vitamin reserves just get needlessly depleted and excreted through the kidneys.

 

In addition people believe that if you are fat or overweight then your nutrition must be OK because you must have a lot of vitamins stored in your fat reserves. False. There is a difference in quality of fat cells and certain fat cells are unable to hold vitamin stores at all if they are comprised of poor quality fats (Essentially anything that isn't Omega 3 or 9, PUFAs, etc...)

[adelia]

Jon thnks so much that actually makes a lot of sense in my life and it's something I wasn't aware of in regards to vitamins and how the body uses them.

[Babolat]

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 do, and I have notice I am feeling better overall.

 

I never believed in taking supplements until I read the book "Never Be Sick Again". IMHO this is a must read for everybody:

 

Never Be Sick Again: Health Is a Choice, Learn How to Choose It: Raymond Francis, Kester Cotton: 9781558749542: Amazon.com: Books

 

It's amazing how much is depleted from our food by the time it gets to our table..amazing actually. This book really opened my eyes.

 

Also, drink lots and lots and lots of water when increasing your dosage of Vitamin B. And, in general just drinks lots of water!

 

I agree with the poster on taking a good Multi-Vitamin. And be careful with dosages and ratios. The book talks about this.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Babolat

[adelia]

Thnks so much babalot for the book suggestion I'll look for it on my kobo.

I drink a good amount of water but need to incorporate more nutrients into my dietfrom food choices.

I hope you've been well

[Babolat]

but need to incorporate more nutrients into my dietfrom food choices.

 

I always thought this too, and in theory it makes sense. However, by the time most food makes it to the grocery store, well over 1/2 of it's nutritious value is GONE.

 

The goal is to eat frusits and vegetables as close as you can to when they were picked, like within days. What we don't know is most of the stuff we eat is picked months ahead of time and then stored, processed, etc. By the time we get it, it has little nutritional value. Thus the need for good supplements.

 

Ideally you want to grow stuff yourself and/or go to farmers markets. And think ORGANIC! No pestisides!

 

Salad bars? Forget it. Once a vegetable is cut within minutes it starts to lose it's nurtitional value.

[Jon Tenzo]

I always thought this too, and in theory it makes sense. However, by the time most food makes it to the grocery store, well over 1/2 of it's nutritious value is GONE.

 

The goal is to eat frusits and vegetables as close as you can to when they were picked, like within days. What we don't know is most of the stuff we eat is picked months ahead of time and then stored, processed, etc. By the time we get it, it has little nutritional value. Thus the need for good supplements.

 

Ideally you want to grow stuff yourself and/or go to farmers markets. And think ORGANIC! No pestisides!

 

Salad bars? Forget it. Once a vegetable is cut within minutes it starts to lose it's nurtitional value.

 

Frozen works wonders. My grandmother used to use them a lot. And yeah the pre-made salads are no good. They harbor a lot of bacteria (e coli believe it or not) because their polyphenols and other constituents are degraded by the transportation, being cut up, etc. Usually this is what will retard viral replication or bacterial/fungal growth. The conventionally grown veggies are terrible at it so the farmers have to use pesticides to artificially inhibit microbial activity on the plant's surface.

 

There just has to be a better smarter way to go about this. However, the government would prefer to subsidize chemicals, hormones and antibiotics than to invest in R&D to find ways to optimize already tried and true natural methods.