I recently bought some vitamins to take when I started running again but I have not yet started to run. this is my first time buying vitamins and supplements and I was wondering If I can take them even if I haven't yet started to exercize on a daily basis but I'm afraid that I'll put in weight because the bottle says its a dietary supplement. I know nothing about vitamins and I would aprecciate some HELP thanks!
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I love how people will make fun of other people when it's most likely the first girl who's insecure about having a fat face. You look like a model in your picture. Not fat at all.Anway, I don't know what you are thinking the term "dietary supplement" to mean as I have heard this question before! The term "dietary supplement" means a product (other than tobacco) intended to supplement the diet that contains one or more dietary ingredients (vitamins, herbs). A dietary supplement is limited to products that are intended for ingestion in tablet, capsule, powder, softgel, gelcap, and liquid form, that are not represented as conventional food or as the sole item of a meal or of the diet, and that are labeled as dietary supplements. Additionally, dietary supplements do not include products that are approved drugs, certified antibiotics, or licensed biologics. Vitamins are intended to help your body function in its optimal state. You should be taking them whether or not you are excersing. They will help in so many ways depending on what you are taking. A good multivitamin for a girl is a hair, skin, and nails formula. You will get alot of vitamins plus ones to help your hair, skin, and nails look their best (very strong, clear, etc). If you take too much hyaluronic acid (you probably aren't taking any however) you can look a little puffy. But that's only if you're taking way more than it says since this product works with water. Don't worry about gaining weight or looking puffy though with normal everyday vitamins. If you have anything out of the ordinary with your health, consult your doctor first. If you are healthy you can probably just take them and not worry about anything. Don't take too much zinc though, I've seen a lot of nausea reported cases.
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Xyience is a company that offers supplements, many many different kinds, some for weight loss some for energy, some for muscle growth all kinds. there can be adverse side effects, and since you are only 16 i would not advise you taking them. You haven't reached your growth potential yet, if your aim is to gain muscle then work out using weights at least every other day for about 20Min's a day then as your body adjusts to these workouts add time try to get up yo an hour. if you also want to loose weight try running about a mile everyday. and as always eating right is a big part of it fruits veggies no junk lots of protein. hope this helps you
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You are doing the right thing in wanting to supplement your diet but you must be careful that you are taking the proper amounts of each.  Vitamins can work against you if not taken properly so make sure you are taking a good quality, balanced vitamin and that they all work together.\nYour health is the most important thing you have!
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Yes they are good for you and your body, but unfortunatly, most people dont realize that they dont need them. As long as you eat regularly, and healthy, you get all the vitamins you need for the day. And in most cases, you body won't obsorb extra (to store/use) of any particular vitamin (in most cases). Therefore, just eat healthy and you should be fine, and shouldn't need them. Like always though, it may be better to actually ask a doctor, more specifically, your doctor.
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I got this vitamin? for my dad & after 6mo. he said he didn't notice any improvement, so other than it didn't work for him, it isn't cheap either. I'd say save your money.
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Centrum is a fine multivitamin... but you should not be getting all of your nutrients from vitamin tablets.  Most of them should come from your food.  That's why the tablets are called "vitamin supplements".  Don't take more than the dose on the bottle... some vitamins can make you sick if you overdose.\n\nThe RDI is the recommended daily amount of a given vitamin.  So you can get whatever fraction of, say, iron, from your vitamin, and the rest from leafy greens like spinach or red meat.  Ditto for other things.\n\nSince you are trying to conceive, I suggest buying a specifically prenatal vitamin... you need folic acid in this time before pregnancy.  You should also talk to a doctor about having the optimum diet for you and your baby.  Best of luck!
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While vitamins and herbal supplement can be beneficial to your diet, at this time they're not regulated in any fashion. Some supplements actually react with other, just like medications can interact. You may wish to speak with your physician or someone knowledgable in herbology before mixing supplements and/or medications you're not familiar with.
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Honestly, this really sounds like something you want to discuss with a trained professional, like your physician or personal trainer at a local gym. In my personal opinion (not that it really matters), you sound just a little thin, and that may be why your run time is a little slow, because if your body isn't in top-notch shape weight-wise and nutritionally speaking, you can't expect to get the most out of exercising because you body isn't really able to perform in that way. I think if you weighed a little more and ate properly and worked out with the guidance of a personal trainer and nutritionist/dietitian, you'd be doing great and be feeling terrific by Labor Day! Also, remember that getting enough sleep is crucial for your body to keep in tip-top shape, I'd say at least 7 hours a night.
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You can actually get more vitamins from the pills than from food.  But usually the vitamins are based on what people "should" be intaking daily from food.  But most people don't get nearly what they need.  It is a very good idea to use vitamin supplimnets if you feel you don't get enough.
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Your weight loss is probably attributed to the water intake, not the vitamin.  It is not hard on your system taking a multivitamin and not eating.  Also, there is no protein in a multivitamin.
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Yes, I take Hoodia, and I LOVE IT!!  It absolutely works- and I was a total skeptic.  The product I use is called Hoodia Supreme, and you can find it at GNC, or other vitamin stores.  Each capsule contains 400mg of Hoodia Gordonii.  I workout at 8am, have a smoothie for breakfast at 9am, take 2  Hoodia around 11am, lunch at 12 or 12:30, another fruit and yogurt smoothie or 10 almonds at 3pm, and 2 more Hoodia at 5 or 5:30, then dinner at around 6 or 6:30.  I am absolutely NEVER hungry.  I couldn't believe that I didn't get any hunger pangs, considering that I am only taking in about 1000-1200 calories per day, and doing a vigorous workout (The Firm) in the morning.  I take 1600 grams of Hoodia per day, and it is totally safe, no side effects at all, and I am never hungry.  It has really helped me stick to my eating plan, because it makes you feel full.  It is very easy to stay on a diet with Hoodia.  I am always sure to drink at least 1 gallon of water per day- this helps as well.  Hoodia Supreme is 100% Hoodia- don't buy anything that is not 100%, because most of it is filler.  1 bottle of Hoodia Supreme is about $35 for 60 capsules at GNC where I live, and I go through one bottle every 2 weeks- but believe me, I don't mind, because it is totally worth it.  They have a website:  www.hoodiasupreme.com.  By the way, Hoodia is not a "diet pill".  It does not help you burn fat, it just  does an awesome job at suppressing your appetite- and that is more than half the battle!  Good luck!
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Yes I believe they make a difference.  My doctor said my iron storage was low and suggested I take a multi vitamin.  (I was feeling draggy for a long time before this.)  I noticed a difference in my energy level after about a week of vitamins.  Also I found Calcium/Magnesium pills work for women suffering from PMS.
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Yes, I go to the gym and wish to use a supplement to help my workout program. I looked into stuff like "andro" and others but found Creatine to be the safest pick when taken in moderation. And by moderation, I mean only before I go to workout to help build muscle. I also combine this with NO (Nitrous Oxide) and Glutamine for muscle recovery. Then I also have 3 protein shakes a day and I look good and cut.
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Depends on the supplements, b vitamins will keep you energy levels up.  Caffine supplements will make you crash hard.  Are you exercising regularly, I've noticed that without that im drowsy all the time too.  good luck.
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There are no good diet supplements to lose wieght, it just takes eating healthfully and monitoring your caloric intake combined with a moderate amount of physical activity (running, biking, cardio gym equipment, even lifting weights burns fat).  Many dietary supplements either don't work, or affect your heart rate and are unsafe and unhealthy for your body.  \n\nIn the past I have taken Creatine to build muscle, and other similar dietary supplements, but have found that the only way to become truly fit and healthy, and stay that way is to adjust your lifestyle and exercise.\n\nGood luck!
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These minimum standard represent how much you should take in order to prevent a disease from deficiency of the vitamin. It's not how much you should take for optimal health. \n\nYou can't really overdose from a water soluble vitamin. They're not stored in the body. \n\nYou can definitely overdose from a fat soluble vitamin... vitamins that are stored in the fat - Vitamins A, D, E, and K so be careful with them. \n\nDon't believe what you hear about vitamins being a waste. You need to select vitamins that are bio-available. A Centrum pill that passes through the body and is still legible... is NOT bio-available. \nMost calcium pills register on x rays as they make their way through the body..... on their way out.\n\nYou definitely want to eat a health diet, but sadly, the typical American diet doesn't supply 100% of essential vitamins.  \n\nI can provide you with a source for vitamins that I use and recommend if you would care to email me. \n\nI am a Certified Lifestyle Coach for the Transitions Weight Management System and studied under the tutelage of Dr Shari Lieberman.  Put her name in the search engine for information about her. .
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You can take the B-Vites in the A.M..Most do this because that is where You are getting the energy. Just read instructions on bottle to determine how much B's are safe. Mine(Nature Made Brand) say...One caplet daily w/ a Meal (or You'll get jittery like You drank too much  coffee) . Mine has Vitamin C also. This helps Your body absorb Iron better. B-Vites are great.  They boost the Immune system.I also take Nature Made  Omega3 Fish Oil capsules. These soften brain receptor cells to improve thought processes. I take at night, so when I awake, I am refreshed and ready for the day. Get the odorless kind. The don't break down until in lower intestine so You cannot taste or burp or even smell the fishy taste You get when using the regular kind. Fish oil also helps prevent coronary heart disease, and promotes cellular regeneration!!!! 60 soft gels @ Rite-Aid are only $9.99. It may sound gross, but believe me, It helps tremendously. Also helps keep u regular...if u get My drift. I hope this helps!!!! Any vitamin in excess is as bad as anything else in excess. You are wise for asking!!!! Great Luck to You and God  Bless!!! J ~  P.S. Skip the B-12 @ 4th meal because You are getting enough W/ the complex. Too much can cause health problems! You are taking B-12 in the complex. You can also see a Dr. for Vit B shots to lose weight if heavy. My mother-in -law gets these and they give her tons of energy to burn fat. 100.00 a pop though!!!