Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by zenocon » Fri, May 21, 2010, 4:35 PM UTC

chipsy wrote: post #9

Dear naysayers: It's straightforward enough to take supplements at breakfast and then build on that with later meals. And it's actually quite a lot of fun to experiment with something fundamental to well-being. I currently take a multivitamin, Omega 3, 600mg calcium + 400 IU Vit D, plus 6000IU of D separately, and variable amounts of whey protein. The multi is an all-arounder, the Omega 3 is for perceived brain power…

Be careful with calcium. I was taking a 1000mg / day capsule that included zinc & magnesium, and I recently ended up with a kidney stone. Not fun. My Doctor asked my why I was taking calcium being a young, healthy, individual...and honestly, I didn't have a good answer for him. I don't take calcium anymore.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by wendroid » Fri, May 21, 2010, 4:36 PM UTC

Kilimanjaro wrote: post #29

wendroid wrote: post #4

Vegetables

and fruits!

and legumes (they fix nitrogen too!)

You think carbon dioxide is bad news, wait until you find out about what all the nitrogen we introduce to the ecosystem does.

#timebomb

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by patrickk » Fri, May 21, 2010, 5:03 PM UTC

Does anyone have anyone any feedback on Juice Plus? I took it for a month and didn't notice any difference and energy levels or boosted immune system.

I've heard conflicting reports - some say it's all full of bullshit studies by the manufacturer claiming all sorts of benefits and others swear by it.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by noelchurchill » Fri, May 21, 2010, 5:04 PM UTC

Check out Healthforce Vitamineral Greens! They are composed of real foods, they are raw, and easily assimilated by your body. No vitamin supplements needed when you get the nutrients directly from the real food source! http://www.healthforce.com/

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by lleger » Fri, May 21, 2010, 6:07 PM UTC

Mega Men Sport by GNC. It's the best I've found.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by zecg » Fri, May 21, 2010, 8:40 PM UTC

ekanes wrote: post #49

zecg wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, but it's actually easier than people think. You don't have to make a science of it or measure doses, just ditch flavor enhancers and avoid preservatives, read the labels on stuff you buy (yes, time-consuming at first, but you'll have to do it less and less as you gain experience), favor fresh produce over junk food and get lots of sunshine.

I think your attitude is right-on, but you proceeded to list as "easy" a bunch of things people find hard. ;) (You might not, but many do...)

Well, what I'm saying is that the practice is easy once you muster the will. Sadly, many people realize how easy it is after a disease forces them to change their behavior.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by miri » Fri, May 21, 2010, 9:29 PM UTC

wyclif wrote: post #12

What do you all say about Vitamin C? Specific brands? What about issues like absorbtion?

Vitamin C, you need it in sufficient quantities as not to get deficient and interfere with collagen synthesis. Moderate amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables will see you well covered. Extra supplementation is not helpful, no matter the belief of Linus Pauling. He has no evidence for that his megadose vitamin therapy is helpful at all. The problem with large doses of vitamin C is that it gives you diarrhoea, and may lead to kidney problems. It also increases absorption of iron, which can be a good or a bad thing. Either way: It's well enough absorbed either way. Less acidic variations may be useful to those with sensitive stomachs, but you'll get your vitamin C either way. Fruit and vegetables is still the way to go, though.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by fbru02 » Fri, May 21, 2010, 11:53 PM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by ruang » Sat, May 22, 2010, 12:15 AM UTC

Magnesium. When I went on a low carb diet, I wasn't getting enough, and the muscles in my face were starting to twitch. I googled and found out it was caused by a lack of magnesium. Once I started taking the magensium supplements, the twitching was gone in hours.

Re: Ask HN: Which vitamin supplements do you take?

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Post by iamgabeaudick » Sat, May 22, 2010, 9:08 PM UTC

Lyle McDonald has a comprehensive two-part post on supplements (specifically for athletes, but applicable to all) on his blog, Body Recomposition. Here's part 1: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/supplements-par.... And part 2: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/supplements-par.... Lyle's a good bro.

Martin Berkhan, of Lean Gains, has also written on supplements, though geared more for bodybuilders. Here's the link: http://leangains.blogspot.com/2010/01/supplements-you-might-.... Both "gurus" are legit.