Multivitamin Recommendations

new2bc · October 2013

Hi everyone,

I have been adding some individual supplements to my diet recently. I did not use to take vitamins before my diagnosis and now the number of vitamins I am taking is kind of getting too much. I was wondering if you guys can recommend a multivitamin that does not have any iron, soy and preferably organic. I am 51 years old and not menstruating anymore. I have read that we should try to avoid copper in our vitamins. I am not sure what to believe. I am hoping to get recommendations from you for a multivitamin. This way, I may be able to reduce the number of individual vitamins. Thank you so much for your help.

new2bc · October 2013

I guess no one is taking multivitamins any more!

new2bc · November 2013

Anyone has any ideas?

Momine · November 2013

New2, I do not take a multi-vitamin and I never have, so I can't really help. I take a small calcium supplement that has vit D in it. I also take a small magnesium supplement, because I read that it can help with calcium absorption and I could find no downside to taking it.

Other than that, I aim to eat a healthy and varied diet so I cover my nutritional needs that way, hopefully.

cp418 · November 2013

Somewhere here there was an early post on this topic and someone recommended USANA HealthPak --- VERY expensive!! Try a search and see if that topic comes up.

found it

http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/79/topic/808802?page=1#post_3650535

SelenaWolf · November 2013

I only take a calcium supplement and Vitamin D.

MmeJ · November 2013

Nature Made for women 50+. No iron. I didn't see any soy in the ingredient list.

http://www.naturemade.com/products/multivitamins/multi-for-her-50-plus

Not expensive, either. I started to take a multi to fill in for any gaps in my diet, which I had for a year+ after active treatment ended (couldn't eat much of anything due to gut problems). I will probably drop it during the next year as that improves.

No need to buy organic or costly stuff; that's just marketing hype.

Jelson · November 2013

I am taking a multivitamin! Life Extension Two Per Day capsules

http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item01814/Two-Per-Day-Capsules.html

juneping · December 2013

my friend recommended isotonix

ziggypop · December 2013

Why are you taking so many vitamins? Your lab work should show if you actually need anything and taking more than what you need is generally considered counterproductive. Most women our age need calcium, and many need Vit D (the right amount - again too much is counter productive). The other things we need are easily covered by a healthy diet. Other than that are there specific problems that you are trying to counteract?

Anonymous · January 2014

Yes, this is what my Naturapath told me to take

http://www.pureformulas.com/basic-nutrients-iii-180-vegetarian-capsules-by-thorne-research.html?CA_6C15C=531895380

Blessings2011 · January 2014

I take Calcium, Vitamin D, and Magnesium.

My MO told me to stay away from supplements, and to just eat a good, balanced diet and get my nutritional needs met from food.

She DID say that I could not take any anti-oxidant supplements; specifically Vitamins A, C, and E; as there have been studies that they actually help cancer cells thrive along with normal cells.

DivineMrsM · January 2014

I take a multi vitamin purchased from Vitacost, "Natrol My Favorite Multiple for Women". I selected that one as it is free of yeast, wheat, corn, milk, egg, soy, glutens, artificial colors, flavors, added sugars, starch and preservatives. It does contain iron, tho.

http://www.vitacost.com/natrol-my-favorite-multiple-for-women

I like their website because they have boxes you can check for specific kinds of products, whether it is organic, soy-free, gluten-free, ect. That helped me narrow my search down.

Their prices are reasonable. I also take a tumeric/curcumin supplement, and a calcium/vitamin D supplement called Jarrow Formulas Bone Up® Superior Calcium Formula purchased from the website.

abigail48 · January 2014

Blessings: that comes under the heading if we kill the patient we'll surely kill the cancer

abigail48 · January 2014

what do I mean by this rather harsh assessment? It's been known for going on 100 years that vitamin C kills pathogens. Is cancer a pathogen? many have said so

ziggypop · January 2014

Abigail, things that have been 'known' for 100 years are often things that are dead wrong. It's actually not true, for instance, that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Blessings, I told my onc that I was taking Vit E - which I started taking during Rads because somebody told me it might help keep the skin supple. He became very distressed, and said - "Who told you to do that?". I trust my oncologist and now I don't take anything without running it by him first because even things that might be good for you in general can also be extra special good for cancer cells. I'm with you - limit it to what you need that you don't get through your diet.

Scandophile · January 2014

To get most of the nutrients a body needs to help keep one's immune system strong, AND fight the cancer, AND cope with any treatments, one would need to eat a lot of veggies. http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/phytonutrients/.

I take Dr. Williams Daily Advantage. I don't believe I can possibly get all the nutrients I need simply by eating a healthy diet.

It seems there is a huge variance on what is deemed a healthy diet. Once can read 30 books and get 30 different opinions on that subject.

ziggypop · January 2014

Scandophile - that's a good point. I guess we all have to figure out what works for us in whatever situation we're in. As long as I don't have to give up butter, pie - especially blackberry and cherry pie, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on toast with butter, or bacon, or the occasional steak with sauteed onions and mushrooms, ... mmm. I think I'm hungry.

abigail48 · January 2014

havn't eaten any of that now for going on 7 years. coconut oil will spread like butter if cool, & it won't make your breath stinky as dairy does. still eat cream though & yoghurt so I know about the stinky.

lightandwind · January 2014

I take Garden of Life or VitaMineral Greens.

vlnmama · January 2014

"She DID say that I could not take any anti-oxidant supplements; specifically Vitamins A, C, and E; as there have been studies that they actually help cancer cells thrive along with normal cells."

Blessings, did your dr give you any resources to read about those studies? I've been doing lots of research, and while I haven't read anything specific about Vit C and E (not sure about A, would have to go back to read some of the studies/articles I read), I have read quite a bit about studies that were done with Vit B6, Folate and B12, all 3 of which appear to have potential to help prevent cancer, and even destroy some cancer cells. Same with some other supplements, such as Resveratrol, possibly green tea (although in one study I read about the green tea chemicals had no major effect, while the resveratrol did), ginger to just name a few. There are more, but I'm still at the beginning of my research.

new2bc · February 2014

Here is an article regarding Vitamin E and NAC fueling cancer:

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/supplements-might-fuel-cancer-study-finds-n18561

Ariom · February 2014

I alternate with Green Vibrance and Naturade Vegan Smart protein mix. All food no synthetic vitamins and with enzymes and pro biotics.

lightandwind · February 2014

Re: Vitamin E-Articles point to the form of vitamin E called tocotrienols and gamma tocopherols (as found in food) as
effective in preventing breast cancer - and not alpha-tocopherol (the
one commonly available as a supplement). Also indicates that "it may benefit in extending breast cancer survival." There are some vita e supplements that do not contain the alpha tocopherols, but requires looking carefully. I take Garden of Life Raw Vita E.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitam...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC325052...

http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/3/11/962

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/may2002_cover_...

new_direction · February 2014

I'm using tocomin suprabio. I know it has alpha-tocopherol in it as well but I specifically asked about this having read Johannes Coys book (he has a german webshop; tavarlin.de) and they recommended this product. I was under the impression it had to do with the ratio between the different vit. E.

lightandwind · February 2014

New direction, I read something to that effect as well.

Also, it is clearly a "synthetic" version of vita e, "mixed with petroleum" that has been reportedly used in the studies which have shown the increase rather than a decrease in cancer. These articles provide a good example of how the news is slanted in regards to vita e and cancer.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8882757...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-cooper/vitamin...

lightandwind · February 2014

NAC (N- Acetyl Cysteine) antioxidant supplement in clinical trials-- breast cancer

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01878695

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC161566...

new_direction · February 2014

thanks for the links lightandw

Fallleaves · February 2014

Wow, Light, "Tocotrienols and Breast Cancer: The Evidence to Date" was really interesting! You find the best stuff....

lightandwind · February 2014

Falleaves, Thanks. I'll admit I have a slight obsession with getting to the bottom of things. I'll also admit that It doesn't always play out as one of my better qualtiies

pipers_dream · February 2014

I looked up the carrageenan/cancer connection and found this handy dandy link to what looks like a fantastic organization, and this will help you shop: Organic foods without carrageenan

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