Are these vitamins/supplements okay to add to my daily diet for heart health/weight loss?
I am a 22 year old male and have been on a statin for about a year for high cholesterol (hereditary). I have always had a tough time losing weight since I can’t work out for long periods of time (heat condition), but I would like to try and lower my calorie intake and hope that helps. I am quite muscular and athletic, but I have always had belly/chest fat that I want gone. In addition to lowering my calorie intake, I was thinking of adding a few vitamins and supplements that would seem to help my health.
Omega 3: about 1200mg - 1800mg per day
Calcium: 1000mg per day
Vitamin B12: 500mcg - 1,000mcg per day
Fiber: about 35g per day
Vitamin D (I don’t get much sun): 1,000IU per day
In addition, I have a multivitamin that I would be taking daily.
I am trying to help my heart by losing weight and lowering cholesterol. I also like the alternative health benefits of the things I listed. I would like to know if the daily dosages that I listed were reasonable, and if there is anything else I should add to the list (or take away). Thank you!
That all looks fine, although everything is at the upper end of what is acceptable. I wouldn’t take any more of those than you’ve specified. The only one that can really be toxic is the Vitamin D. The symptoms of vitamin D toxicity are being thirsty, going to the toilet a lot, being nervous, being itchy, and symptoms of having high blood calcium levels - bony pain, abdominal pain, renal stones, low mood. You could quite reasonably halve or quarter that level of vitamin D and still be healthy, in fact, 200-300IU would be better than 1000IU.
The other thing to say, is that you could think about taking this regimen just for 1-2 weeks, then if you adjust your Diet so that it is healthy and balance, you should get all the vitamins you need from your diet. You don’t really need to take any supplements if you eat well. The way vitamins are in food is actually a better way for them to be absorbed.
One more thing to add, is that if you are very overweight (BMI 35+) you might think about whether you would consider having surgery to reduce the size of your stomach or to reduce absorption. Although there are some side effects and risks of such surgery, the risks are actually less than the risks of being very obese. You could look on the internet under ‘bariatric surgery’ or ask your doctor about this as a possibility.
August 4th, 2010 at 8:30 am
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August 4th, 2010 at 9:20 am
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"A-Z guide to Supplements" by Balch
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August 4th, 2010 at 9:53 am
i think a good multivitamin would include calcium and vitamin D. Addin fiber to your diet would be a good idea. i wouldnt want to take to much of anything.
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August 4th, 2010 at 10:46 am
That all looks fine, although everything is at the upper end of what is acceptable. I wouldn’t take any more of those than you’ve specified. The only one that can really be toxic is the Vitamin D. The symptoms of vitamin D toxicity are being thirsty, going to the toilet a lot, being nervous, being itchy, and symptoms of having high blood calcium levels - bony pain, abdominal pain, renal stones, low mood. You could quite reasonably halve or quarter that level of vitamin D and still be healthy, in fact, 200-300IU would be better than 1000IU.
The other thing to say, is that you could think about taking this regimen just for 1-2 weeks, then if you adjust your diet so that it is healthy and balance, you should get all the vitamins you need from your diet. You don’t really need to take any supplements if you eat well. The way vitamins are in food is actually a better way for them to be absorbed.
One more thing to add, is that if you are very overweight (BMI 35+) you might think about whether you would consider having surgery to reduce the size of your stomach or to reduce absorption. Although there are some side effects and risks of such surgery, the risks are actually less than the risks of being very obese. You could look on the internet under ‘bariatric surgery’ or ask your doctor about this as a possibility.
References :