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Gene Said:

What is the best vitamin supplement for women?

We Answered:

I like New Chapter. They are food based and their processing preserves much of the nutrients. They also don't pack a ton of cellulose in there, which makes it difficult for your body to digest and absorb the nutrients.

My second most favorite vitamin is made by Rainbow Light.

As far as weight loss goes, here are some tips, but you may already be doing these.
- Eat 3 hours or more before going to bed
- Don't push your workouts too hard. Over training the body can lead to an increase in cortisol, which can result in fat accumulation in the mid section.
- Eat plenty of vegetables. When you are hungry for a snack reach for a veggie!
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep. This is also related to cortisol.
- Eat ample protein, but not in excess. A general rule is your body weight in kg (lbs/2.2=kg) x 0.08= # grams of protein to eat daily.
- Be sure to weight train and hit the cardio.

Of course, if any of this goes against what a doctor has told you then you should listen to your doctor first.

Hope this helps! And good luck on your way to sexy!

In regards to vitamins not helping you lose weight:
Many vitamins participate as co-enzymes in body and help to metabolize fat. For example, if you wish to burn fat you absolutely need niacin and riboflavin to be able to do this. Vitamins E and C act as antioxidants and fight free radicals. When we exercise we create free radicals, so these are also important. It is also recommended that women take 400mcg of folate every day and take in extra calcium because we don't necessarily get everything we need from our food. Ideally, if you eat a perfect diet you would get all your nutrients, but you'd also need to have ideal absorption as well. Of course, you can not take vitamins alone and expect to lose weight, but they will help you in attaining optimal health if they are part of an overall healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise).

PS- You and Jesus do rock!

Rick Said:

One a day women vitamin supplements?? good for running?

We Answered:

I dont believe it makes you any faster :-) but any experienced coach will tell you that it is necessary if you want to take running seriously. It is just to ensure that your body does not break down from everything going on in your life.

Erika Said:

What are the best vitamin supplements for women who are vitamin deficient?

We Answered:

One A Day for Women.

Greg Said:

what are the best vitamin supplements for women over 40?

We Answered:

my mom is over 40 and she buys oil of olay vitamins . they work for here and onea days are good. i use them

Velma Said:

What are some good Energy Vitamin Supplements for Women?

We Answered:

Try Centrum Performance

Elaine Said:

I know Optivite PMT is a Vitamin supplement for women, has anyone tried it, and does it help with conception?

We Answered:

No vitamin alone will guarantee geting you pregnant, but do be sure you are getting enough folate (folic acid) before trying to conceive. This very cheap vitamin can help prevent serious birth defects.

A regular medical check up is also worth a try, to check your hormone levels. This won't come close to a full fertility work up, but many small problems can be corrected to improve your chances.