Рецепт A better me, one vitamin at a time
That morning at my friend Suzanne’s home, I pulled out a baggie of that day’s vitamins and got some curious looks from her two kids. She laughed and explained that when we were kids, every morning she had to wait for me to take my vitamins before we could walk to school together.
Needless to say that I’ve been taking vitamins and supplements just about all my life.
Continuing a tradition
Like most kids growing up in the ‘70s, I took multi-vitamins in the shape of cartoon characters and orange-flavored vitamin C that came in a plastic orange shaped container. But it didn’t stop there.
My dad was a bit of a health nut back in the days when it was hard to find healthy foodstuffs like herbals teas and whole grain flours. He read alternative health magazines and did research on what supplements he thought the family should take from vitamins C and E to oddities like brewer’s yeast.
When I went away to college, I continued my vitamin taking. Frankly, breakfast didn’t seem quite right if I didn’t!
As I’ve gotten older and faced some health issues from food sensitivities to achy knees, my vitamin intake has increased. I’m now more strategic with my choices, like:
Nature Made CoQ10 400 mg – For heart health. My husband and I started taking this after he attended a lecture about CoQ10 at a chemistry conference.
Nature Made SAM-e Complete 400 mg – when I stared to have pain in my left knee due to arthritis, taking SAM-e helped my joint discomfort.
Nature Made Multi For Her – When I heard The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper speak at BlogHer this summer, the one supplement he recommended was a gender specific multi-vitamin. Glad I was already taking this!
Nature Made Super B-Complex – I need all the energy I can get, and Super B-Complex helps.
Nature Made Super Strength Omega-3 EPA - The Omega-3s in fish oil may reduce heart disease risk and helps support a healthy mood, too. I don’t eat as much fish as I should, so taking supplements are the best way I know how to get more Omega-3s into my daily health routine.
Nature Made Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D tablets – A couple of years ago my OB-GYN gave me a handout about the health benefits of calcium and D for women, like reducing the risk of osteoporosis. I was already taking calcium, but I doubled my intake, and started taking Vitamin D, too.
Nature Made TripleFlex® Double Strength – My husband and I have knee issues and both take this. It helps – a lot.
Nature Made 500 mg Chewable Vitamin C – When I developed tummy issues last fall my gastroenterologist recommended that I take a chewable C vitamin since it was easier to digest.
I also take probiotics, a dried fruits and vegetable supplement, and when I’m sick, a immune boosting supplement made of dried mushroom that was recommended by my doctor.
I truly believe that vitamins and supplements have helped me maintain my health and boosted my energy levels. Now that I’ve faithfully kept up my vitamin regimen, I rarely get coughs or colds – and when I do, I recover a lot faster. Along with my healthy lifestyle, my vitamins also are helping me ward off osteoporosis, cancer and heart disease. Plus, they help my knees and joints feel so much better.
Thanks to Nature Made I’m a better me, one vitamin at a time!
Note: These statements reflect my own experiences and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with your doctor before taking any supplements or vitamins.
Nature Made
I love Nature Made supplements because of their quality. Nature Made is the #1 pharmacist recommended brand for letter vitamins and fish oil, as determined by the 2011 Pharmacy Times survey.
I also like that they carry supplements and vitamins that are just right for my health needs. To find out what vitamins you should be buying, take their Vitamin Assessment.
Finally, Nature Made makes their vitamins even more affordable through their Nature Made Wellness Rewards program. You enter the code on the vitamins you buy and earn coupons and products. I often earn a coupon for $7 off my next purchase and SOYJOY bars. I also look for Buy One Get One sales at my local grocery store or I buy them in bulk at Costco or Sam’s Club.
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Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Nature Made and received promotional items to thank me for taking the time to participate. Vote for my entry at www.facebook.com/naturemade between 9/20/11 and noon (PT) 9/26/11.