Vitamin supplements

Vinme · Apr 28, 2012

Hi Ladies,

I am 30+ yrs old living in California. All my life so far, i have always felt that it is better to rely on natural sources of vitamin and minerals for our body than taking vitamin supplements in the form of tablets/pills. I am a Eggetarian, eat lot of leafy & green vegetables, milk and try to stay fit and keep a healthy weight. I work full time and take care of my home as well.

Do you ladies think that we still have to take vitamin supplements once we are 30+? Docs always push for it but is it still really necessary?

Will be interesting to know your opinion....

Cheers
Vin

sarvatha · Apr 28, 2012

Vinme said: ↑

Hi Ladies,

I am 30+ yrs old living in California. All my life so far, i have always felt that it is better to rely on natural sources of vitamin and minerals for our body than taking vitamin supplements in the form of tablets/pills. I am a Eggetarian, eat lot of leafy & green vegetables, milk and try to stay fit and keep a healthy weight. I work full time and take care of my home as well.

Do you ladies think that we still have to take vitamin supplements once we are 30+? Docs always push for it but is it still really necessary?

Will be interesting to know your opinion....

Cheers
Vin
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Though you can take vitamin, in supplements, it can never be the same as the original source, ie,fruits and veggies. the excess you take is discarded by the body. i would say, you can take moderately but always consult your doctor before taking any medication.

pman16 · Apr 28, 2012

Doctors in US prescribe vitamin supplements based on blood test reports. If the test shows deficiency, then vitamins are either prescribed or asked to take it over-the-counter.

naliniraut · Apr 28, 2012

that,s right I agree with pman16. Most of the time Indian women are anaemic compared to their western counterparts and secondly we tend to lack in vit D because of our skin colour.