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Tigercat17
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Hi everyone,

I've really had a lot of problems with vitamins in the past year & I'm hoping someone could give me a good recommendation on a good gluten free vitamin and they know they're antibodies are normal. I'm really sensitive & I've started with Member's Mark then I switched to Megafood vitamins and Rainbow Light and then I changed to Country Life and I was still having reactions. And my antibodies even went up higher when I was on the Country Life Iron -up to 62. My reactions to them were so small that I almost didn't notice. I didn't realize it was these vitamins were bothering me until I stopped taking them. I stopped taking them about two months ago and feel so much better and even my blood work went down a lot to 29. This is the lowest my blood work has been since I've been gluten free (16 months) and I'm pretty much eating the same things. So, know it was these vitamins.

Right now I'm taking Vitafusion (all of their products are gluten free) and I all my reactions are gone so I know I'm not getting any gluten. The only thing I don't like about them is I think they don't have a lot of vitamins in them & I noticed I'm getting colds more often, cold sores, my nails are Horrible & my hair is dry and brittle. I don't feel as energetic as I used too. When I was taking the Megafood vitamins my nails & hair looked amazing for the first time in a very long time, I never got a cold & I had so much energy. It was so nice. So even though I was still getting a small amount of cross contamination from these vitamins it seems like they were really helping me.

So here I am again looking to switch my vitamins... :unsure:

Thanks in advice everyone!

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So here I am again looking to switch my vitamins... :unsure:

I've had good luck with Kirkman Labs--

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Tigercat17 Enthusiast
Tigercat17
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Thanks so much Patti!!! I was thinking about buying these, too, and did a little research on them. When I called they told me there is no gluten in there facility so there is no chance of cross contamination and they test for gluten! That's wonderful! Very Impressive! ;)

Thanks again! :)

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GlutenGladi8or
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Hi TigerCat:

Out of curiosity are you also taking Fish Oil? If so, what kind and how often. If not, you should start ASAP. The benefits are absolutely amazing and it's a perfect compliment to your current gluten-free vitamins.

GlutenGladi8or

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Hi TigerCat:

Out of curiosity are you also taking Fish Oil? If so, what kind and how often. If not, you should start ASAP. The benefits are absolutely amazing and it's a perfect compliment to your current gluten-free vitamins.

GlutenGladi8or

Hi GlutenGladi!

Thanks for the tip! No, I haven't been taking any, but I have heard about the great benefits of fish oil. How much do you think I should take? I'm very active - I exercise, lift weights & I might try to get pregnant this year (hopefully) :) What do you think?

Thank for the advice! :)

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chili Apprentice
chili
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Check out www.fitnesstabs.com

this looks really interesting, anyone take the MDR womens fitness tabs! I just ordered a 10 day supply to try...right now I am taking the VEGA whole food optimizer. vitamins and protein all in one!! dosent tast the greatest though!!

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Hi GlutenGladi!

Thanks for the tip! No, I haven't been taking any, but I have heard about the great benefits of fish oil. How much do you think I should take? I'm very active - I exercise, lift weights & I might try to get pregnant this year (hopefully) :) What do you think?

Thank for the advice! :)

I think everyone can benefit from fish oil... no matter what age. Here's what I would do, go to a reputable retailer that actually has a staff that's knowledgeable. You would be surprised how much these people know. Budget about 20 minutes (and they really will spend that much time with you). Bring a piece of paper and get ready to take notes.

Tell them that you need their recommendation on a multi vitamin that's gluten-free and a fish oil. Depending upon the fish oil strength, you will know how many to take. Personally, I take two in the morning and two at night.

The reason that I want you to take notes, is that many of the vitamin companies will have 800 numbers. If you are in doubt, call them and they also will give you plenty of their time.

After you make your visit and do your homework, let us know what vitamin you decide upon and what fish oil. Make sure you let them know your budget as well.

Good luck.

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I think everyone can benefit from fish oil... no matter what age. Here's what I would do, go to a reputable retailer that actually has a staff that's knowledgeable. You would be surprised how much these people know. Budget about 20 minutes (and they really will spend that much time with you). Bring a piece of paper and get ready to take notes.

Tell them that you need their recommendation on a multi vitamin that's gluten-free and a fish oil. Depending upon the fish oil strength, you will know how many to take. Personally, I take two in the morning and two at night.

The reason that I want you to take notes, is that many of the vitamin companies will have 800 numbers. If you are in doubt, call them and they also will give you plenty of their time.

After you make your visit and do your homework, let us know what vitamin you decide upon and what fish oil. Make sure you let them know your budget as well.

Good luck.

Thanks GlutenGladi8or!

I started the fish oil about two months ago when you first told me about it. Thank-you! I take GNC Triple Strength 900mg. I also take the GNC Women's Ultra Mega -Active. And I stayed with some of the Vitafusion gummy vitamins -calcium/vit. D and vitamin C and Slow Fe Iron. I also started the Kirkman Folic acid 400 mg.

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