Any vitamin gurus out there? As a male in his late forties, what

[harrison]

vitamins should I be taking on a regular basis? I exercise regularly, including moderate weightlifting. Don't know if this means anything, but my father has macular degeneration and I have heard that taking zinc might help to prevent that. Right now, I don't take any thing.

Sooooo, what do you recommend?

[havocmom]

1. Lots of good info on websites out there

find some reputable sites and do your research.

[phaseolus]

2. How about one of those "silver" multivitamins ...

...since you're, like, really old ... :evilgrin:



(I'm right behind ya. Mid 40s. I just take a generic multivitamin every day, I think at the recommendation of that RealAge email newsletter I used to get.)

[Toronto Ron]

3. I'm in my late 30s

and have been taking a basic multivitamin for nearly 20 years. I had been taking an additional vitamin E supplement, but stopped about a year ago, as its efficacy has become more doubtful. More importantly, I try to eat reasonably well: meatwise just poultry & fish (might eventually go veggie), legumes, whole grains, fruit, veggies, nuts, dairy. I do have a sweet tooth, though (esp. for chocolate).

For the last couple of years I've been drinking 2-3 cups of green & black tea per day. These supposedly pack a far greater antioxidant punch than vitamins.

[donco6]

4. I've taken these for years:

I think they're the best out there.

http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/c/daily_advantage.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1#description

[rainy]

5. please read "Nature's First Law."

It tells the truth about our failed medical profession and the lies of the food industries about nutrition. We are a sick and diseased nation because we will not respect the laws of nature about nutrition. You do not need to add synthetic pills of concentrated minerals to you body.

[Moderator]

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