ikka Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hey all, im new here. I work in a Health 2000 store and we sell a metric sh*t-ton of multivitamins. I personally like the Swisse ones, mainly because they contain no synthetic ingrediants... but also because I get them free :grin: what about everyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I guess I view multi-vitamins as a kind of stop-gap insurance... Hopefully my diet is good enough to provide most, if not all, of what I need. The multi is really only there just in case it doesn't.I don't take my multi-vitamin religously, and I don't really expect it to make a significant difference to my progress. Because of that, I tend to economise and get a cheap brand from the supermarket. Probably Thompsons, I think, but I couldn't tell you for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 most multis out there are crap to say the least. poor forumaltions, wrong source of minerals and vitamins etc.....I use AOR ortho-core to cover my basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I take the women's multi from Healtheries. Is there a test you can do on your multis to see how uhh un-crap they are? :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I have just started taking bee pollen and the royal jelly capsules again find these quite good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I take the women's multi from Healtheries. Is there a test you can do on your multis to see how uhh un-crap they are? :shifty:you can tell by the ingredients on the back of the multi. a lot of companies are not up-to-date with the research on the vitamins/minerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Orthoplex B-Vital is really the only one I go for these dayshttp://www.b2bworld.com.au/hp/category105_1.htmIf it's out of stock I normally opt for Solgar V-2000Looks pretty good to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I take the women's multi from Healtheries. Is there a test you can do on your multis to see how uhh un-crap they are? :shifty:Stick one in a glass of coke and see how long it takes to dissolve. The longer it takes the harder they are for the body to break down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpensiveUrine Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I take the women's multi from Healtheries. Is there a test you can do on your multis to see how uhh un-crap they are? :shifty:Stick one in a glass of coke and see how long it takes to dissolve. The longer it takes the harder they are for the body to break down.When you make a comparison between a glass of coke in which you dipped your vitamin pill and a human digestive system, what similarity are you seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Its hardly scientific, but cokes pretty acidic. Similar to HCL in your stomach. We tested a few back at NZIS, Centrum was pretty bad from memory, never complely disolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 centrum is rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I don't take my multi-vitamin religously, and I don't really expect it to make a significant difference to my progress. Because of that, I tend to economise and get a cheap brand from the supermarket. Probably Thompsons, I think, but I couldn't tell you for sure. ill have to agree here, i to dont think its that bigger deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Seems multivitamins aren't that important to bodybuilders! Ill be trying the BodyScience ones when I run out of my usual ones, Ill let you know if I notice a difference as they are meant to be very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Seems multivitamins aren't that important to bodybuilders! Ill be trying the BodyScience ones when I run out of my usual ones, Ill let you know if I notice a difference as they are meant to be very very good.are u referring to this one:http://www.bodyscience.com.au/page/supp ... uct_id/153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Seems multivitamins aren't that important to bodybuilders! Ill be trying the BodyScience ones when I run out of my usual ones, Ill let you know if I notice a difference as they are meant to be very very good.are u referring to this one:http://www.bodyscience.com.au/page/supp ... uct_id/153Your link doesn't work, but yes its the BSc High Potency Multi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been taking my multi vits religiously for about 4 years & haven't had a single cold or flu in that time - dunno if the multi-vits are the reason or not but I'm not about to drop them from my routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been taking my multi vits religiously for about 4 years & haven't had a single cold or flu in that time - dunno if the multi-vits are the reason or not but I'm not about to drop them from my routine.didnt u have glandular fever not so long ago? or is this not a cold or flu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbot Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I take sports multi's every second or third day. A recent study I read found that taking the every day can increase chances of testicular cancer. I dont know how much truth is in this but im not taking chances. As with anything to much is usually bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I take sports multi's every second or third day. A recent study I read found that taking the every day can increase chances of testicular cancer. I dont know how much truth is in this but im not taking chances. As with anything to much is usually badI wouldn't worry too much about the study. it overlooked many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 http://www.bodyscience.com.au/page/shop ... uct_id/153hopefully this link is active. I took a look at the ingredients and I say save your money.1- Too much vitamin A, 2- has the evil niacinamide, 3- bad form of magnesium, 4- too much iron and manganese.5- d-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, (most multis are guilty of this.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been taking my multi vits religiously for about 4 years & haven't had a single cold or flu in that time - dunno if the multi-vits are the reason or not but I'm not about to drop them from my routine.didnt u have glandular fever not so long ago? or is this not a cold or flu?Glandular fever is a different kettle of fish all together - nothing will stop that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hmm I see. How does this multi compare to the BSc ones?http://www.swisse.com.au/content/produc ... dients.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hmm I see. How does this multi compare to the BSc ones?http://www.swisse.com.au/content/produc ... dients.aspa no. of problems1- bad form of Mg-Magnesium Oxide has poor bioavailability-2- too much iron3- Bad form of B3 (Niacinamide)4- I'd take Green tea away from minerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikka Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 You really seem to know your stuff, One last one I'll ask you to take a look at...NFS Ultimate Sports MultiVitamin A 5,000IU (100% Beta-carotene)Vitamin B1 2.5mg (Thiamin mononitrate)Vitamin B2 2.5mg (Riboflavin)Vitamin B3 25mg (Niacinamide)Vitamin B5 50mg (Pantethine)Vitamin B6 5.25mg (Pyridoxine)Vitamin B12 50mcg (Cyanocobalamin)Vitamin C 250mg (Ascorbic acid)Vitamin D 200IU (Cholecalciferol)Vitamin E 200IU (Alpha tochopherol)Folic Acid 300mcgBiotin 150mcgIodine 75mcgZinc 15mg (Monmethionine)Magnesium 225mg (as Aspartate)Copper 2.5mgSelenium 150mcgManganese 1mgChromium 100mcg Molybdenum 75mcgPotassium 50mg (as Aspartate, alpha-keto-gluterate, citrate)Choline bitartrate 12.5mgInositol 12.5mgN-acetylcysteine 25mgGlutathione 25mgCo-Enzyme Q10 12.5mgTotarol ® 3mg (Anti-oxidant made from NZ Totara trees) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 NFS Ultimate Sports MultiThat breakdown is for 3 capsules. The old Ultimate Sports Multi was much better as it had that much in one tablet. You could actually use it as a decent ZMA supplement by taking 3 tabs - now you need to use 9 capsules a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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