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Originally Posted by nycfem
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iron vitamin disaster
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Several years ago, getting older and living alone, I considered it wise to consult an expert - a naturopath, on the use of vitamins... Not only did she recommend certain vitamins, but also chose which brands, as well as tell me when to take them.
Not being an expert on biology nor believing in self-diagnosis, I am grateful for the wise advice she gave, which has been quite beneficial.
I did throw out a multi-vitamin drugstore variety that didn't cost me much that I had tried earlier. And, now, I use a better quality multi-vitamin, NewChapter (every woman's, 40+), and 3 others as needed: a probiotic, Omega-3 from NutraSea, Vitamin E from Natural Factors (this to prevent the onset of Dupuytren's contracture (because of Viking genes), + CanPrev Magnesium (gentle) - to prevent Charley horses (something that I suffered from even as a child).
All the food we eat no longer contains all the vitamins and minerals that were initially in them years ago, all because of the agri-business over-farming of land and crops. I am also careful in choosing organic over cheaper food types, whenever I can.
I have a Sodastream, and drink more of that than pop.