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islanddancer · January 23rd, 2009, 12:07 AM

Dear all swimmers,
I am new to multivitamin and before I post this question, I used wholefoods adult multivitamin.

Now I would like to switch to more famous brand like GNC, Centrum, etc,

Could you please recommend a multivitamin for an amateur swimmer?
Generally, I swim 3 times a week, one hour each time. I am 23 years old.

Thank you for your help!

Slid · January 24th, 2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islanddancer

Dear all swimmers,
I am new to multivitamin and before I post this question, I used wholefoods adult multivitamin.

Now I would like to switch to more famous brand like GNC, Centrum, etc,

Could you please recommend a multivitamin for an amateur swimmer?
Generally, I swim 3 times a week, one hour each time. I am 23 years old.

Thank you for your help!

Try eating fruit and veg - that might help.
Vitamin supplements really only are necessary for extreme training regimes. You don't need them yet. Honest.

NewportGeek · February 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM

if you take multivitamins everyone will know when you pee in the pool! :-p

**mattson** · February 13th, 2009, 05:01 PM

The advantage of Centrum (or its generic equivalent) is the groove down the middle. Easy to break the pill in half, if you don't feel the need to down the whole thing.

islanddancer · February 13th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattson

The advantage of Centrum (or its generic equivalent) is the groove down the middle. Easy to break the pill in half, if you don't feel the need to down the whole thing.

Thanks, Luckily I bought centrum performance. I will see how it goes.

SaltySwimmer · February 14th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slid

Try eating fruit and veg - that might help.
Vitamin supplements really only are necessary for extreme training regimes. You don't need them yet. Honest.

Just curious-- what would be the disadvantage of taking a multivitamin (even assuming that you do not engage in extreme training)? I have always read from health sites, dietitians, etc. that a daily multivitamin is recommended, even for people who aren't exercising.

aquageek · February 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Costco's premium performance multi-vitamin. Very affordable.

neuf08 · July 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM

It's definitely a good idea to always take a good quality multivitamin as opposed to a cheap one that is of poor quality. Some of the poor ones just pass right through you and don't absorb at all. However, that doesn't mean you need a really expensive one or a huge brand name. I've actually read that Centrum vitamins are notorious for passing right through you and being found in the sewers with the lettering even still on them. One brand I've tried and really like is called Rainbow Light. Their multis are food-based, which makes them absorb better. They are a great quality. You should be able to find them at Whole Foods, but I get mine online a little cheaper.

SearayPaul · July 23rd, 2009, 12:05 AM

A lot of the vitamins out there are considered food supplements and as such do not have to be verified for content or any other characertistic. As such you may get what you pay for or you may not. Many assays of vitamins have shown time and again you do not get what is on the label. Price has nothing to do with the quality of the vitamin. The manufacturers can charge what they feel the market will bear. Claims by the manufacturer do not have to be proved to be placed on the bottle. If you read the label carefully there is always an if and or but statement there. Marketing needs something to justify there position and the lawyers need to defend them. Vitamins for the most part are a high margin profit center that are pushed to increase the bottom line of a business with out regard to the benefit or determint of the person taking them.

The average healthy american that eats a normal diet gets all of the vitamins and minerals that he needs in a day. I am leaving Calcium out of this post and special situations.

If you still want a multiple vitamin my recomendation would be to get a multiple vitamin that contains a little bit of everything. Read the label. If most are 100 percent or more you do not need more of it. Have you ever tried to put 40 gallons of gas in a 20 gallon tank? The only other requirement I would have is that it be USP verifyed. The label will say USP verifyed which should assure that it has what it says in it. I also would not spend more than ten dollars, probably less, on a bottle of a 100.

The nice thing about being old I have seen a lot of miracles come and go in the way of vitamins. I have seen a lot of vitamins but never a miracle yet. The bad thing about being old is my spelling gets worse every day.

Have a great day

**jim clemmons** · July 23rd, 2009, 12:56 PM

Life Extension Foundation www.lef.org

I prefer the Life Extension Mix Capsules - lots of good stuff.

ToddCameron · July 28th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltySwimmer

what would be the disadvantage of taking a multivitamin

The only disadvantage would be the $, very likely wasted...

Go for a very hi-quality multi, like Nu-Life, or SISU. The Life Extension Foundation brand Jim posted looks decent too. If you can get it at Wal-Mart or it is a Costco brand.... skip it.

**Speedo** · July 30th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddCameron

The only disadvantage would be the $, very likely wasted...

Go for a very hi-quality multi, like Nu-Life, or SISU. The Life Extension Foundation brand Jim posted looks decent too. If you can get it at Wal-Mart or it is a Costco brand.... skip it.

Where would you or others recommend purchasing these farmasootical grade multivitamins? Online?

Lui · August 5th, 2009, 03:11 PM

This one is supposed to be good:

Amazon.com: Vitamineral Green 4.8 16 oz, Healthforce Nutritionals: Health & Personal Care

lapse138 · October 5th, 2009, 03:02 PM

here's my first contribution to the forums.

best multi in my opinion is controlled labs orange triad. it's iron free and supports digestion, immune system, and joint health. instead of taking different supplements for the same effect you can get it all in one, i suggest everyone check it out. looks like bb.com has the best price:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cl...angetriad.html

January 23rd, 2009, 12:07 AM	#1
islanddancer Participating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: evanston IL Posts: 21	multivitamin recommendations Dear all swimmers, I am new to multivitamin and before I post this question, I used wholefoods adult multivitamin. Now I would like to switch to more famous brand like GNC, Centrum, etc, Could you please recommend a multivitamin for an amateur swimmer? Generally, I swim 3 times a week, one hour each time. I am 23 years old. Thank you for your help!

February 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#3
NewportGeek Participating Member Jesse Trowbridge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 15	Re: multivitamin recommendations if you take multivitamins everyone will know when you pee in the pool! :-p

February 13th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#4
mattson Bigger than a breadbox Mark Mattson Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,068	Re: multivitamin recommendations The advantage of Centrum (or its generic equivalent) is the groove down the middle. Easy to break the pill in half, if you don't feel the need to down the whole thing.

February 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#7
aquageek Swimming in Fort's Wake Bill Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,445 Blog Entries: 281	Re: multivitamin recommendations Costco's premium performance multi-vitamin. Very affordable.

July 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM	#8
neuf08 Participating Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Re: multivitamin recommendations It's definitely a good idea to always take a good quality multivitamin as opposed to a cheap one that is of poor quality. Some of the poor ones just pass right through you and don't absorb at all. However, that doesn't mean you need a really expensive one or a huge brand name. I've actually read that Centrum vitamins are notorious for passing right through you and being found in the sewers with the lettering even still on them. One brand I've tried and really like is called Rainbow Light. Their multis are food-based, which makes them absorb better. They are a great quality. You should be able to find them at Whole Foods, but I get mine online a little cheaper. Last edited by matysekj; October 12th, 2009 at 06:24 PM.

July 23rd, 2009, 12:05 AM	#9
SearayPaul Very Active Member Paul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina Posts: 103	Re: multivitamin recommendations A lot of the vitamins out there are considered food supplements and as such do not have to be verified for content or any other characertistic. As such you may get what you pay for or you may not. Many assays of vitamins have shown time and again you do not get what is on the label. Price has nothing to do with the quality of the vitamin. The manufacturers can charge what they feel the market will bear. Claims by the manufacturer do not have to be proved to be placed on the bottle. If you read the label carefully there is always an if and or but statement there. Marketing needs something to justify there position and the lawyers need to defend them. Vitamins for the most part are a high margin profit center that are pushed to increase the bottom line of a business with out regard to the benefit or determint of the person taking them. The average healthy american that eats a normal diet gets all of the vitamins and minerals that he needs in a day. I am leaving Calcium out of this post and special situations. If you still want a multiple vitamin my recomendation would be to get a multiple vitamin that contains a little bit of everything. Read the label. If most are 100 percent or more you do not need more of it. Have you ever tried to put 40 gallons of gas in a 20 gallon tank? The only other requirement I would have is that it be USP verifyed. The label will say USP verifyed which should assure that it has what it says in it. I also would not spend more than ten dollars, probably less, on a bottle of a 100. The nice thing about being old I have seen a lot of miracles come and go in the way of vitamins. I have seen a lot of vitamins but never a miracle yet. The bad thing about being old is my spelling gets worse every day. Have a great day

July 23rd, 2009, 12:56 PM	#10
jim clemmons Very Calm Member Jim Clemmons Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin CA Posts: 1,167	Re: multivitamin recommendations Life Extension Foundation www.lef.org I prefer the Life Extension Mix Capsules - lots of good stuff. __________________ Jim

October 5th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#14
lapse138 Participating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Re: multivitamin recommendations here's my first contribution to the forums. best multi in my opinion is controlled labs orange triad. it's iron free and supports digestion, immune system, and joint health. instead of taking different supplements for the same effect you can get it all in one, i suggest everyone check it out. looks like bb.com has the best price: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cl...angetriad.html

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