Question 1

is it better to have more than half the vitamins an minerals we need daily or much more than the required amount?

Accepted Answer

Recommended: You only need the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals.  Taking more is just making expensive urine, or worse, causing toxicity problems.

Question 2

how much vitamin c do we need daily? 1000mg/day good enough?

Accepted Answer

65 mg -90 milligrams: For most people, a large orange, 1 cup (about 165 grams) of sliced strawberries, chopped red pepper or broccoli provide enough vitamin c for the day. Any extra vitamin c will simply be flushed out of your body in your urine. For adults, the recommended dietary reference intake for vitamin c is 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) a day, and the upper limit is 2, 000 mg a day.

Question 3

should you take daily vitamins other than a multi-v?

Accepted Answer

Opinion divided : Conflicting information about this. In my practice I do nutritional lab testing to see if my patients need supplementation.

Question 4

what vitamins should i take daily?

Accepted Answer

None.: If you eat a regular diet you should need no vitamin supplementation.  Many of our routine foods are already vitamin fortified.  If you have an identified vitamin deficiency through lab testing your doctor should prescribe and monitor your vitamin status.

Question 5

can i take multiple vitamins daily?

Accepted Answer

Professional brand: It depends upon age and health conditions. Most of the easily availble vitamins do not support it fully and hence it would be a good idea to get it tested while annual physical and take it appropriately instead of flushing it out.

Question 6

what are the best daily vitamins to take?

Accepted Answer

None: If you get at least 15 minutes of sun a day and eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, whole grains, and wild fish you probably don't need any. Some people still need vitamin d and vegans need B12 but only a blood test can say for sure. Don't take pills unless you are sure you need them and you know exactly what they do.

Question 7

which daily vitamins should i start taking?

Accepted Answer

None: If you eat a balanced diet than vitamin supplementation is not needed. Taking vitamins without documented deficiency can cause long term problems.

Question 8

what vitamins should be taken on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Daily multivitamin: Most people only need a daily multivitamin and a calcium/vitamin d supplement.

Question 9

is 5000 units of vitamin d3 safe to take daily?

Accepted Answer

Please get your: vitamin D3 level check through your doc so you are not guessing.  Many folks need 5K vitamin D3 daily.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

do i need to add more vitamins to my daily diet?

Accepted Answer

Dont know: No meaningful way to answer without knowing your daily diet to start with.Perhaps a re-post with specific concerns?Generally speaking,if you are are having 2- 3 meals daily of a varied diet encompassing all food groups,you should be covered.

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