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I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests
"multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. I need to (remember to) swing past Trader Joes to see what they have. In the meantime, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks! |
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On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:17:20 -0700, em wrote:
I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. At a guess, presuming you are eating red meat on low-carb... maybe they feel you will be getting enough from diet and should not add extra? Just a thought. -- Cynthia 262/235/152 |
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em wrote:
I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. Since you are on Atkins your intake of meat will be higher and as meat is generally high in iron, supplementing with iron may result in high iron levels (in your body). Excessive iron levels can eventually lead to many diseases like: arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, and many others. -- Dawid Michalczyk http://www.art.eonworks.com/articles...ng_habits.html |
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"em" wrote:
I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. Iron is one of the things added to supplements it's possible to OD on. There are men who retain too much of it and without any tests it's easier to assume I might be and not get extra from the tablets. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. For some Centrum are the line between good and bad quality multis. There are so many types that are better that aren't expensive. I look for generics that say "Compare with Theragram-M". I need to (remember to) swing past Trader Joes to see what they have. In the meantime, I'm open to suggestions. Nitrate free bacon to see if you like it. Greek yogurt. Nuts. Cheese. |
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On Jul 19, 3:17 am, "em" wrote:
I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. I need to (remember to) swing past Trader Joes to see what they have. In the meantime, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks! ______________________________ I've come accross two issues with iron (I myself am lacking - borderline anemic), but my father developed gallstones...the following I copied and pasted from: http://adam.about.com/reports/Gallst...er-disease.htm as a possiblility - from what I understand, they are painful to move or have removed. _____________________________ Diet Men who consume a diet high in foods containing heme iron, such as meat and seafood, are at increased risk for developing gallstones. Gallstones are not associated with diets high in non-heme iron sources, such as beans, lentils, and enriched grains. Fruits and vegetables appear to substantially reduce the risk of symptomatic gallstone formation. The effect holds true regardless of which fruits or vegetables are consumed. Risk drops in proportion to the percentage of fruits and vegetables in the diet. _____________________________ 2. It's hard to lose weight if you're constipated. I may be borderline anemic, but constipation is a big problem with me, without taking iron suppolements- can't figure that one out, but two products that I've used for constipation are excellent: First one called Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinal - you can purchase at the local grocery and (if anyone is interested, a weight loss natural detox tea that I sell....) I have used both and they are both excellent for constipation - I haven't used long enough for weight issues so cannot comment on that. Yes, I'm spamming....but through experience with these two excellent products! Hope this helps! Cheri Redding |
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"Cheri" wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 19, 3:17 am, "em" wrote: I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. I need to (remember to) swing past Trader Joes to see what they have. In the meantime, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks! ______________________________ I've come accross two issues with iron (I myself am lacking - borderline anemic), but my father developed gallstones...the following I copied and pasted from: http://adam.about.com/reports/Gallst...er-disease.htm as a possiblility - from what I understand, they are painful to move or have removed. _____________________________ Diet Men who consume a diet high in foods containing heme iron, such as meat and seafood, are at increased risk for developing gallstones. Gallstones are not associated with diets high in non-heme iron sources, such as beans, lentils, and enriched grains. Fruits and vegetables appear to substantially reduce the risk of symptomatic gallstone formation. The effect holds true regardless of which fruits or vegetables are consumed. Risk drops in proportion to the percentage of fruits and vegetables in the diet. _____________________________ 2. It's hard to lose weight if you're constipated. I may be borderline anemic, but constipation is a big problem with me, without taking iron suppolements- can't figure that one out, but two products that I've used for constipation are excellent: First one called Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinal - you can purchase at the local grocery and (if anyone is interested, a weight loss natural detox tea that I sell....) I have used both and they are both excellent for constipation - I haven't used long enough for weight issues so cannot comment on that. Yes, I'm spamming....but through experience with these two excellent products! No, now you're participating ;-) |
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On Jul 21, 11:22 pm, "em" wrote:
"Cheri" wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 19, 3:17 am, "em" wrote: I want to find a good multi-vitamin. (I'm doing low-carb.) Atkins suggests "multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron." What is the deal with iron? I hear its been getting some bad press but can't really find anything online about why its bad. I also "hear that" people are griping about Centrum, but can't figure out what they're complaining about. I need to (remember to) swing past Trader Joes to see what they have. In the meantime, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks! ______________________________ I've come accross two issues with iron (I myself am lacking - borderline anemic), but my father developed gallstones...the following I copied and pasted from: http://adam.about.com/reports/Gallst...er-disease.htm as a possiblility - from what I understand, they are painful to move or have removed. _____________________________ Diet Men who consume a diet high in foods containing heme iron, such as meat and seafood, are at increased risk for developing gallstones. Gallstones are not associated with diets high in non-heme iron sources, such as beans, lentils, and enriched grains. Fruits and vegetables appear to substantially reduce the risk of symptomatic gallstone formation. The effect holds true regardless of which fruits or vegetables are consumed. Risk drops in proportion to the percentage of fruits and vegetables in the diet. _____________________________ 2. It's hard to lose weight if you're constipated. I may be borderline anemic, but constipation is a big problem with me, without taking iron suppolements- can't figure that one out, but two products that I've used for constipation are excellent: First one called Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinal - you can purchase at the local grocery and (if anyone is interested, a weight loss natural detox tea that I sell....) I have used both and they are both excellent for constipation - I haven't used long enough for weight issues so cannot comment on that. Yes, I'm spamming....but through experience with these two excellent products! No, now you're participating ;-)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Glad you think so...but I was from the beginning. Thx! Cheri |
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"Cheri" wrote in message No, now you're participating ;-)- Hide quoted text - Glad you think so...but I was from the beginning. Thx! Cheri No, actually, you were spamming in the beginning and, in fact, I see you have continued to do so in other places. Really, you don't know what you're talking about, nobody believes you, in you, or in a word you say. Once again, I ask, please do not tout your magic water pills on the newsgroups. People here are educated, and you are full of ****. BAD combination. |
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