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Q: Effects of combining vitamin supplements

asked by: ryankent1984 on March 8th, 2009

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I've decided to change my diet for various reasons - good skin, general health, etc. I've started eating a lot of fruit (berries, grapes, plums) and drinking the required water intake (2L) per day. I've bought some supplements for extra vitamins and had one question. I have bought some cod liver oil capsules, which I've been taking for about a week now and just today I decided to buy some selenium enriched supplements. Now I'm not sure whether to take both or just one of these? They both state they contain 100% RDA of Vitamins A and E, so I don't want to overdo it. Are there any side effects if I took one of them in the morning and the other one at night perhaps? My basic goal is good, healthy-looking skin and I've heard both fish oils (found in Cod Liver Oil) and selenium are both great.

Thanks for any advice.

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theroadtoharmony

replied on March 8th, 2009

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I would recommend that you get your selenium from natural sources such as cereals (eg. corn, wheat, and rice), nuts (brazil nuts and walnuts), legumes (soybeans), animal products (beef, chicken, egg, cheese), seafood (tuna). Other selenium rich foods are oats, cods and turkey. Brazil nuts are among the very rich sources of selenium, so be careful because the selenium intake may reach to toxic level.

But you can carry on with your Cod liver oil because it contains the fatty acids that are good for skin and hair as they are the constituents of the cells' membranes.

Vitamins A and E can eb toxic in excess because they are fat-soluble,so only one supplement is enough for you.

ryankent1984

replied on March 8th, 2009

New User

Thanks for the reply.

I actually bought some Brazil nuts today, but I really didn't like them at all even though they don't really have much of a taste.

I do tend to eat a lot of chicken and started to eat tuna again.

Regarding cheese - is melted cheese ok? I love it but it always seems quite greasy, especially on toast.

theroadtoharmony

replied on March 8th, 2009

New User

You only need one Brazil nut a day to cover the requirement of your body!That might cheer you up!

Any cheese is quite high in saturated fats-these are the ones that increase your risk of getting CHD,stroke,diabetes and some types of cancers(breast,colon,prostate) but it is also high in calcium,so eat it as long as you do not eat too much of it-25-50g a day will be good.

But then watch how much of chicken or any other meat/eggs you eat-they also contain saturated fats but invaluable sources of protein and other nutrients(iron,zinc,selenium etc.)
It doesn't matter what form your cheese takes-melted or not!It is to do with your own preferences!

dearoldstockholm

replied on March 9th, 2009

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Would Brazil Nuts do their job the same if they were crushed up and put into another food, say a tuna sandwich? Or would they have to be eaten separately?

theroadtoharmony

replied on March 9th, 2009

New User

You can eat them any way you like.If you prefer them to be crushed and added,you would still get all the nutrients inside them.

P.S.:You could try them with yoghurt or with oats.

dearoldstockholm

replied on March 9th, 2009

New User

Yeah nice idea. I've started to eat Bran Flakes again (haven't had them since I was about 10), so I might try that. it's strange because they don't realy have a specific taste yet i can't stand to eat them whole. maybe it's the crunchy texture.

cheers

theroadtoharmony

replied on March 9th, 2009

New User

The best solution would be to buy plain oats and have them with raisins/dried fruits/prunes and nuts.You can also add a bit of yoghurt or instead a quarter of an avocado.

All you have to do with oats is simply put them into a bowl and pour boiling water,close with a plate and leave for 5-10 minutes.They are then ready to eat.

All those brand names are just a way of making money and they are artificial,so why use soemthing artificial if the same benefits and the abscence of chemicals are achieved by eating oats???

Gd luck!

Rosannabuz

replied on March 19th, 2009

New User

Hi

It has also been accepted that vitamin supplements help the body effectively regulate how energy is utilized. In this sense, they ensure that the energy delivered by macronutrients Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ in the form of calories Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ is directed properly to promote growth and development.

You can see how important Vitamins are in our every day lives. With this being said I would recommend eating healthy, and taking a multivitamin every day to help compliment your diet.

Thanks Rolling Eyes

timeisshort

replied on May 29th, 2009

Experienced User

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Me personally, i wouldn't touch cereals that are fortified with vitamins & minerals they are so acid for the digestion, maybe you could check alkalizing diets also.
Good Luck
God Bless!

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