Asking for Vitamin/Supplement Thoughts

[Kaila]

For those of you who take numerous supplements , how do you time them. Some you have to take with food, some do not take within a couple of hours of medication. I have a problem with time.

Good question, and good point.
I use multiple tools to give myself reminders and cues.
For example, I write each one on a note pad, in order.

I also turn them upside down immediately after taking one, or I move it to a set location (if its a dropper bottle that cannot be turned upside down!

I keep a small group together, that can be taken at same time as each other.

I keep one seperate if it needs to be taken, alone.

 

[boliverchadsworth]

I'd like to get some thoughts on the vitamins/supplements that would be most beneficial... just asking for what's worked for ya'll, not for "medical advice" which I assume we're not supposed to be giving here. Bottom line facts are that I'm 65 and healthy. I allow myself 1200 kcals daily. My plan is to start eating lower carb and I've always been mindful of sodium and sugar intake. I do not get nearly enough vitamins in the foods I eat. I like veggies and fruits but I don't eat enough of them and don't really want to start forcing veggies down my throat.

So anyhow... here's my plan, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything I am missing that may be essential.
I want to take: (1) a multi (2) Calcium (3) Iron
On the fence about and asking for advice concerning need for: potassium, Vit C, B Complex, Magnesium, Vit D3
Figuring I probably don't need: Fish Oil, Glucosamine

What did I miss that could be essential? I know the multi has calcium and iron, but I do want a boost with those.

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[RobinWren]

Good question, and good point.
I use multiple tools to give myself reminders and cues.
For example, I write each one on a note pad, in order.

I also turn them upside down immediately after taking one, or I move it to a set location (if its a dropper bottle that cannot be turned upside down!

I keep a small group together, that can be taken at same time as each other.

I keep one seperate if it needs to be taken, alone.

I use a dossette for the ones I take in the morning. I am going to have to go through them again and see if there are some I might cut out. I paid $26 the other day for co enzyme Q10 they are not cheap and I do eat lots of veggies, lentils.