Good, cheap multi?

LilacPhoenix · 05-03-2017, 09:29 AM

I need to start taking a decent multi vitamin/mineral but I can't afford to spend a whole lot! Any suggestions?

mamacat · 05-03-2017, 11:00 AM

Most multis are synthetic vitamins which I have heard can cause some kinds of problems or be worthless because your body just doesnt absorb them. Plant based vitamins are more but helpful. You may want to consider some kind of a green powder that you could mix in juice that would give you that boost of folate and iron and vitamins and minerals that you may be wanting. even if you just take a small amount each day if you are absorbing healthy vitamins would be better than spending money on vitamins your body cant really use?

LilacPhoenix · 05-03-2017, 01:35 PM

I would definitely consider something other than a traditional multi as long as it isn't too too expensive

mamacat · 05-04-2017, 08:30 AM

My dd told me about this https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2240...every-day.html
https://www.swansonvitamins.com/q?kw=moringa+leaf It doesnt taste great but I just mix small amt with water and drink it but you could also blend with juice

ServingGrace · 05-05-2017, 04:13 AM

I don't do multi vitamins, I probably should now that I don't eat as well but I heard a couple of moms chattering about rainbow vitamins last time I was at the co op. I think it is plant based rather than synthetic.
But since I am really into food as medicine I would say identify what your low in and modify your diet to suit it. For instance some types of blue green algae have loads of iron. Qunoia and Chia are loaded with b vitamins. Vitamins A&D are in good butter and lard.
Although it may be more challenging and introduce a few more calories to your diet, finding food sources of the vitamins your lacking will be a long term solution. That way you will gradually modify your diet to have what you need as opposed to having to get more bottles of vitamins in the future.

LilacPhoenix · 05-05-2017, 01:34 PM

I usually do well getting my nutrients through food. But I've made some short-term changes in what I eat. My body is responding well to them, but I know I'm not getting everything I need. So I want a good supplement to take until I go back to my regular way of eating.

Taedareth · 05-23-2017, 08:57 AM

Garden of Life, women's one a day. I get a bottle of 75 capsules, $25 shipped on Amazon.

05-03-2017, 09:29 AM	#1
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Good, cheap multi? I need to start taking a decent multi vitamin/mineral but I can't afford to spend a whole lot! Any suggestions? __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-03-2017, 11:00 AM	#2
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Good, cheap multi? Most multis are synthetic vitamins which I have heard can cause some kinds of problems or be worthless because your body just doesnt absorb them. Plant based vitamins are more but helpful. You may want to consider some kind of a green powder that you could mix in juice that would give you that boost of folate and iron and vitamins and minerals that you may be wanting. even if you just take a small amount each day if you are absorbing healthy vitamins would be better than spending money on vitamins your body cant really use? __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

05-03-2017, 01:35 PM	#3
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: Good, cheap multi? I would definitely consider something other than a traditional multi as long as it isn't too too expensive __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-04-2017, 08:30 AM	#4
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Good, cheap multi? My dd told me about this https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2240...every-day.html https://www.swansonvitamins.com/q?kw=moringa+leaf It doesnt taste great but I just mix small amt with water and drink it but you could also blend with juice __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

05-05-2017, 04:13 AM	#5
ServingGrace Rose Blossom Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 208	Re: Good, cheap multi? I don't do multi vitamins, I probably should now that I don't eat as well but I heard a couple of moms chattering about rainbow vitamins last time I was at the co op. I think it is plant based rather than synthetic. But since I am really into food as medicine I would say identify what your low in and modify your diet to suit it. For instance some types of blue green algae have loads of iron. Qunoia and Chia are loaded with b vitamins. Vitamins A&D are in good butter and lard. Although it may be more challenging and introduce a few more calories to your diet, finding food sources of the vitamins your lacking will be a long term solution. That way you will gradually modify your diet to have what you need as opposed to having to get more bottles of vitamins in the future.

05-05-2017, 01:34 PM	#6
LilacPhoenix Rose Garden E's newborn feet; G's 3-yr-old feet Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 8,478	Re: Good, cheap multi? I usually do well getting my nutrients through food. But I've made some short-term changes in what I eat. My body is responding well to them, but I know I'm not getting everything I need. So I want a good supplement to take until I go back to my regular way of eating. __________________ CMB Wife of P (May 2018) Mommy to two terrific boys, E (July '07) and G (Dec '09), and "bonus mommy" to B (Sept '11) INFPs are a FiNe SiTe to behold! DYT 1/2 My recipe blog! Recipes "I need to live life like some people never will... To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons." Dream Theater

05-23-2017, 08:57 AM	#7
Taedareth Rose Garden The Doctor: If there's one thing I can't stand it's an unpunctual alien attack! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,895	Re: Good, cheap multi? Garden of Life, women's one a day. I get a bottle of 75 capsules, $25 shipped on Amazon. __________________ Sarah - INFJ - DYT 4/2 Soapmaker. Sourdough baker. Seed sower. Duck grower. Hungarian speaker. Torah seeker. Keep within me / a stillness / deeper and sweeter / than a forest's / in mid of winter. ~Hebridean Altars

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