Tue, Feb-05-02, 10:39
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Senior Member
Posts: 129
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Plan: general low carb
Stats: 143/131/121
BF:
Progress: 55%
Location: London, UK
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Vitamins
Hello again!
I had the same problem at the beginning. I was taking only multivitamins from Boots and always felt that I'm not taking enough. At this forum someone suggested to read Protein Power which gives more information on vitamins and general low carbing issues than Atkins. It's a very good book to read. After reading it I became more familiar with vitamins and supplements. My favourite are multi-vitamins from Solgar, which you can buy at any good health food store or at Pharmacia in Covent Garden. Quite pricey but very good quality. There's a new range that includes essential fatty acids too, can't remember its name, but I have a look when get home, it's very good and includes all the necessary vitamins and minerals as well as EFA, you can take only this one 3 times a day, but it would be better if you also add Calcium+Magnesium, wich I do to prevent leg cramps. You also need to take Chromium Picolinate at least 200mg daily to stop those sweet cravings, it really works. Is your head spinning yet? mine was at first. Don't worry, after a couple of times you will be taking them like your nomal meal
There's a very good thread about vitamins on this site:
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...hlight=vitamins
And... I think that's it from me for now. I'm sure you'll get more replies from more experienced LCers than me. You found the right place here!
Good luck!
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