Vitamin Supplement

Question: What is a good vitamin supplement to take to gain weight? I'm underweight. I was wondering what type of supplement or vitamin I should take to help me get a bigger appetite in order to gain weight. Thanks!

Answer: there's this protein drink that sell at bally and all my skinny friends said they really work. maybe you should give it a try. i'll ask for the name of the protein drink later and see if it can help you too. :)

Question: Is "Zilla Vitamin Supplement Reptile Food Spray" Okay as the vitamin supplement for my hatchling iguana? I know that they are supposed to have vitamin supplements. But, I keep reading that it is supposed to be ONLY CALCIUM in powder form. However I purchased "Zilla Vitamin Supplement Reptile Food Spray". It has a picture of an iguana on the front so I figured that would be okay. Thanks!

Answer: no what u want is the calcium powder you coat the food with it :)

Question: What Kinds of Cat Vitamin Supplement Can I Buy? I have an 8 week old kitten, and my roommate has a 1 year old cat. My roommate's cat is overweight and we are having a problem with the cat eating the kitten's food. I spoke with my vet yesterday and he said we can put both cats on normal cat food and give my kitten a vitamin supplement that will give her the nutrients she needs as a kitten. Does anyone know the names of some of the supplements I can buy? For those who might answer giving my kitten scheduled feedings to keep the older cat from eating the kitten food... Four days out of the week I am away from home from 10AM-12AM and so I cannot feed her throughout the day unless the food is out at all times.

Answer: Agree with putting the kitten in a separate room with its own food when you are not there. Supplements just aren't as good as one of the complete kitten dry foods. Specially when she is only 8 weeks old. Please give her dry food on a regular basis as her main food, it is better for her teeth. We see so many cats with bad teeth and gum problems due to them being fed mainly wet foods. We give the kittens a small amount of wet food day and night but the dry kitten food is always on offer. My own cats have the dry food on offer all day. The (foster) kittens have theirs on offer all the time as well, but I have a huge cage (is actually a extra large dog crate) for them and when they are out playing in the house, it is closed up so that the adults cant get to the kitten food. Maybe you could get a crate as well and shut her in there when you arent there. Will toys and hanging things she will not get bored.

Question: I need a good daily vitamin supplement whats the best one? I work doing landscaping jobs. It's very physically demanding and I need a daily vitamin supplement thats gonna keep up with the stresses I put on my body. What do you recommend?

Answer: Mega Men Sport from GNC. Good stuff.

Question: Is it fine to eat an vitamin supplement with 10 MG of Iron while you're in taking iron through other food? I'm 15 years old, male, I'm eating a vitamin/mineral supplement and it already has 10mg of iron, and the food that I eat has iron, but like I heard a teenager should only have 11mg of iron a day. Is it bad?

Answer: you don't need that much iron unless you are anemic. There are plenty of one a day multivitamins that are iron free.

Question: is there a safe vitamin or supplement i can take to slow down my metabolism? I'm 18 years old at 5'11 and weight 130. I eat a lot but I don't gain weight.. Is there a vitamin/supplement that will slow my metobolism down and make me gain weight?

Answer: Doesn't make a lot of sense your a healthy weight for your age and height,

Question: Is there really any vitamin supplement or pill hat helps you gain muscle and results easier as you workout? I workout a lot and I was wondering if there is any vitamin supplement or a special pill that will help me gain muscle and results faster for a good price $. I workout enough and don't see results which really bums me out, and makes me feel depressed that I can't get any results. So, if anyone has a secret to their training, or getting results faster and easier, please let me know.

Answer: yea, do you have a mp3? listen to it while you workout, helps you get you through last rep, and push your self to the max. How long is your workout, how often is yourworkout? Start reading food labels, no junk food AT ALL. and whey protein shakes for longer workouts.

Question: What is a good vitamin supplement to take? I am trying to lose weight to be healthy.. any idea on a good vitamin supplement.. I have to have folic acids.. and iron.. my iron is low from what the doctor says.. any ideas? Addying energy to me may also be a great help! Thanks guys!! that helps alot!

Answer: any of the multi vitamins is good, especially those for pregnancy in your case as they are higher in folic and iron. Then I also take a B complex and one of magnesium, zinc and calcium. Ok, so I am taking more than you expected, but it is all on my doctor's suggestions. Seems to help a lot. Food choices for weight loss are salads and a little meat. and lots and lots of exercising.

Question: Will my vitamin supplement have the same effect? I’m taking a vitamin supplement which should be taken twice daily, after meals, one in the morning and one in the evening. I’m so bad at remembering to take the one in the evening especially after meals, so this week I’ve started taking both in the morning after breakfast. Will they have the same effect if I take them this way or should I try harder and take them morning and evening? Also, why is it necessary to take them after a meal?

Answer: It's a bad policy to change how you take a drug or suppliment beyond how it's prescribed. I can't offer what negatives this situation might have (if any), but you might want to check the label for "side-effects". It may have to do with how well your stomach can digest the suppliment. You may be overloading your digestive system. The directions may be as they are to more evenly distribute the vitamins into your system. Either way, you may be hindering how well the suppliments will work as they are intended. I would just be more diligent about taking them as directed. Good luck.

Question: Those who know a thing or two about Vitamins, how mch of a Flinstones complete Vitamin supplement do we absrb? Those who know a thing or two about Vitamins, how much of a Flinstones complete Vitamin supplement does the body absorb? 30%, 50%, 100%? Does anyone know? I've been taking it for years and wonder if it actually works.

Answer: This depends on which website you consult. It also depends on your nutrition and hydration habits. And it can depend on what's in the vitamin as well. The FDA doesn't regulate supplements (otherwise known as vitamins), so because your vitamin bottle says "xx mg of Vitamin" doesn't mean that's what it actually contains. http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/default.htm Very generally speaking, oral multivitamin absorption is 10%-40%. Liquid vitamin absorption can be considerably more, possibly up to 80%. The low absorption rate is why you sometimes see things like "1000% of RDA" on some supplements. I'm not discouraging you from taking vitamins, especially if your physician has recommended them or if you don't consume enough of certain vitamins in your diet. You've obviously done well for years on this supplement.

Question: Does giving a 12 year old kids multi-vitamin supplement everyday allows him to maximum his height potential? I'm planning to give my 12 year old brother one pill of multi-vitamin supplement and make him drink around 6 cups of milk 2 morning, 2 lunch, 2 before he goes to bed, everyday so he can maximum his height growth...is this good?

Answer: That strategy would certainly help. Milk is good protein and good calcium and you need both of these to help your potential height growth. Besides milk other good foods would be red meat and nuts and also bread and cereals for iron, zinc and magnesium. A multivitamin supplement is intended to be a supplement to a healthy diet only and can never be a substitute for a healthy diet.

Question: Is there a vitamin or supplement that can intensify the color of your eyes? What I mean is... if you have blue eyes can said vitamin/supplement make them *BLUE!!* or a darker more pigmented version of whatever the natural color is?

Answer: nope. plenty of stuff that advertises that, but none of them work

Question: What vitamin supplement can I take that will help clear up my skin? Can anyone tell me any good vitamin supplements that I can take that will help me to clear up my skin and get it looking healthy and radiant, so I don't have to go out wearing tons of make-up?? ( I am 15 ) anything like vitamin a, e or zinc?

Answer: http://healing.about.com/od/acne/a/acnevitamins.htm Some good info on how vitamins can help your skin.

Question: Is there a vitamin supplement to help heal bruises? Aside from a daily vitamin, is there any type of vitamin supplement, or herbal remedy, to help sports bruises heal faster? There's a variety of answers. Since I don't know which method is better, I'm putting this up for voting. Thanks for the info, readers.

Answer: I would recommend arnica gel - it is great! I use it after kickboxing when I get a bit bruised up and it works wonders. The brand I use is called SBC. I don't know about vitamins though.

Question: What is a good vitamin/supplement to give your puppy? I have a 10 week old Giant Schnauzer puppy and i would like to give him supplements/vitamins. I went to the store and i bought Pet-Tabs Calcium and also Excel-TR Puppy multi-vitamin. Are there any things that would be good for him? What do you recomend. Also are there any things that i should stay away from? Please let me know! Thanks so much! He eats Canidea as well as Embark and Brewers Yeast. He dose not get milkbones or any other gain/wheat treat

Answer: Holy cow! Your overdosing your pup with supplements. Retun them he doesnt need them at ll. Canidae is an excellent food for your dog. Giving him extra calicum can damage his bone growth. Being a giant breed they need to grow slowly. Extra calicum will make him store the extra calicum in his kidney's or bladder and can cause stones to develope and the other stuff is just not necessary. Please only feed your pup the Canidae he doesn't need anything else. Your not doing him any favors by giving him any supplements at all.

Question: What's a good vitamin supplement to give to dogs? I am starting my dog on vitamin supplements, what is a good brand and where can I purchase it?

Answer: It depends on what you are feeding your dog, dogs general condition and any health problems. A good, natural, organic prepared food should have all the nutrients your dog needs. No vitamin/mineral supplement can replace a wholesome diet that is complete with what dogs need. However, many people supplement with xtra vitamins, just in case. A lot like a lot of people eat a well balanced diet and still take vitamin supplements. Some vitamins like vitamin D can become toxic in large amounts because the body cannot eliminate them very well. Dogs and people simply pee out the excess B vitamins. I give my guys Spectra. It's complete and good for us and dogs. Some minerals are not readily available to dogs. Dogs who are not getting the nutrients they need may eat stools and/or dirt. You can look up Spectra vitamins on the net for where to purchase and benefits and any adverse effects. I think it's great that you are concerned about your dogs nutrition.