Good vitamins

[getripped37]

What do u guys think is a good vitamin to get

AST Multi Pro 32X
NOW ADAM
Optimum Opti-Men

which one is the best?

[SavageOne]

I'd prefer NOW Eco-Green over them. In reality, they're all fine choices that you have there.

[eldawg]

^^ Good call on the Ecogreen. Wish they'd allow it over the border into Canada

[SavageOne]

^^ Good call on the Ecogreen. Wish they'd allow it over the border into Canada

Yeah, that seems to be the case with a lot of supps. Isn't there like 1 ingredient that's an issue in it? I think I remember reading something about it, could be wrong.

[eldawg]

Its usually Vitamin K but there isn't any of that stuff in Ecogreen. Instead, its the amino acid chelates of the various minerals.

Plain dumb.

[pu12en12g]

NOW ADAM
Optimum Opti-Men

Those are good... also check out NOW Vitmin / NOW Ecogreen

[Amino89]

Those are solid, I'd look into MRM Beyond Basics.

[BallaLegend8]

i love the now adam and have always used it so i deifnetely reccomend it

[Cheftepesh]

Try going to puritan pride online they sell great products and have awesome sales.

[getripped37]

Those are good... also check out NOW Vitmin / NOW Ecogreen

Thnx for the advice, i just dont really know how to tell which one is better now that these two are added. I took the ast multi before but i didnt feel any different or notice any change so i think im goin with NOW for a change but i just dont know which one to pick. plz advice. thnx

[BillyB]

Try going to puritan pride online they sell great products and have awesome sales.

Agreed, they are really good. Prices are sick on some stuff.

[SavageOne]

Thnx for the advice, i just dont really know how to tell which one is better now that these two are added. I took the ast multi before but i didnt feel any different or notice any change so i think im goin with NOW for a change but i just dont know which one to pick. plz advice. thnx

You aren't going to feel a difference with a multi. It's essentials that your body needs, chances are that you aren't going to feel anything from your multi.

[ericpeavey]

Its usually Vitamin K but there isn't any of that stuff in Ecogreen. Instead, its the amino acid chelates of the various minerals.

Plain dumb.

vitamin k is potassium

[not_happening]

There's a new opti-men formula, I don't think bb.com has it yet
Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3 Tablets
Servings per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Vitamin A(as CaroCare® natural mixed carotenoids) 10,000 IU 200%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300mg 500%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 300 IU 75%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol succinate) 200 IU 665%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 75mcg 90%
Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride) 75mg 5000%
Riboflavin 75mg 4410%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 75mg 375%
Vitamin B6(as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 50mg 2500%
Folic Acid 600mcg 150%
Vitamin B12(as cyanocobalamin) 100mcg 1665%
Biotin 300mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 75mg 0%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate, citrate) 200mg 20%
Iodine (as kelp) 150mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide, aspartate) 100mg 25%
Zinc (as zinc citrate) 30mg 200%
Selenium (as selenomethionine) 70mcg 100%
Copper (as copper gluconate) 2mg 100%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 5mg 250%
Chromium (as chromium GTF) 120mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as molybdenum A.A. chelate) 80mcg 107%
**
Amino Blend:
L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Valine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Cystine, L-Lysine, L-Threonine
800mg
**
Viri Blend:
Saw Palmetto, powdered (berries), Damiana, powdered (leaf), Korean Ginsing, powdered (root), Pygeum Africanum, powdered (bark), Ginkgo Biloba, powered (leaf), Raw Oyster Concentrate, Nettles, powdered (leaf), Pumkin Seed. 525mg
**
Phyto Blend:
Citrus Bioflavonoids (fruit), Deodorized Garlic, powdered (bulb), Green Tea Powder, Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (seed) (standarized to 95% polyphenols), Blueberry Powder, Cranberry Powder, Wild Yam Powder, Carrot Powder, Papaya Powder, Orange Fruit Powder, Pineapple Powder, Spinach Powder, Elderberry Fruit Powder, Bilberry Fruit Powder, Black Currant Fruit Powder, Cauliflower Powder, Kale Powder, Brussels Sprouts Powder, Broccoli Powder, Apple Fruit Powder, Kiwi Fruit Powder, Grapefruit Powder.
240mg
**
Enzy Blend:
Papain, Bromelain, Alpha Amylase, Lipase 50mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 25mg
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 10mcg
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 10mcg
Inositol 10mcg
Silica 5mg
Boron 2mcg
Lycopene (as Lyc-O-Mato natural tomato lycopene) 500mcg
Lutein 500mcg
Alpha Carotene 140mcg
Vanadium 100mcg
Cryptoanthin 34mcg
Zeaxanthin 28mcg
**

[getripped37]

so since i cant really tell the difference between them, what do u guys use and recommend?

[Amino89]

Beyond Basics or Opti-Men would be a good place to start.
Animal Pak and ADAM pills are larger.
AST has significant amount of iron.

Really up to you, can't go wrong with either products.

[row machine]

vitamin k is potassium

I'm afraid you're mistaken. K is the symbol for potassium on the periodic table. Vitamin K is on of three chemicals (phytonadione, e.g.) that helps blood clotting.

Potassium, on the other hand, is an alkali metal that is involved in fluid regulation/balance.

[row machine]

But for vitamins... I'd say Now Adam or MHP Activite.

[getripped37]

i think im going to go with NOW Adam acutally since i aready tried AST, thnx everyone

[Skridge]

What do u guys think is a good vitamin to get

AST Multi Pro 32X
NOW ADAM
Optimum Opti-Men

which one is the best?

MHP Activite

[chuckpatton07]

I personally like GNC's mega men vitamin, i heard AST is also good and for the price it sounds good also. Animal Pak is expensive but is great i loved it but hard on the average pocket.

[kingfish3]

What is intraMAX™?
intraMAX™ is a 100% organic liquid microcomplexed™ trace mineral supplement, plus an all-in-one multivitamin and much more. It contains 70+ trace minerals along with other health promoting “super foods” which totals more than 415+ essential organic microcomplexed™ nutrients in each bottle. “intraMAX™ is the most scientifically advanced, clinically proven, health promoting organic nutritional supplement available today!”

What makes intraMAX™ so unique?
After 15 years of dedicated research, intraMAX™ is the ONLY product of its kind in the marketplace with 70+ 100% organic microcomplexed™ trace minerals. Fulvic acid, metalo-enzymes and proprietary intraCELL™ V Technology provides virtually 100% absorption and utilization in every dose of intraMAX™.
The top reasons doctors believe in intraMAX™

intraMAX™ contains over 415+ nutrients ALL-IN-ONE
• Replaces ALL other supplements
• Provides Optimum Daily Allowance (O.D.A.) of all essential nutrients
• Maximizes energy, strength, stamina, and vitality
• Helps fight off colds, flus, allergies, and disease
• Boosts immune system and balances the body
• Reduces scars, maintains skin moisture, and tightens skin
• reduces “free-radical” damage for anti-aging
• promotes healthy blood and bones
• removes heavy metals and harmful toxins
• naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal
• improves concentration and memory span

intraMAX™ does NOT contain: preservatives, colloids, fat, cholesterol, wheat, gluten, caffeine, corn, yeast, rice flour, peanuts, nuts, soy, dairy, fish or fish oil, animal products, artificial additives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, fillers, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics (drugs), chemicals, starch, binders, coatings, excipients, or flow agents.

intraMAX™ contains over 415+ nutrients ALL-IN-ONE
• 70+, 100% organic microcomplexed™ trace minerals (full spectrum)
• proprietary organic "carbon-bond" intraCELL™ V Technology
• 124 antioxidants ("free radical" scavengers / anti-aging)
• 40 amino acids ("building blocks" of protein)
• carbon (living), 100% organic (144,500 mg/l)
• 7 essential fatty acids (EFA) - omega 3, 6 & 9
• oxygen - 427 mg/l (dissolved & stabilized)
• 14 digestive enzymes (pure plant derived)
• 43 super green foods & phytonutrients
• 54 herbs (adaptogenic & supportive)
• 39 bach flowers (organically bound)
• 38 essential oils (organically bound)
• 64 vitamins and nutrients (essential)
• 19 macro minerals (100% organic)
• 23 vegetables (antioxidant rich)
• 65 electrolytes (100% organic)
• aloe vera (organically bound)
• 8 protein mineral nutrients
• 30 fruits (antioxidant rich)
• silver (organically bound)
• 13 probiotics (non-dairy)
• noni (organically bound)
• 11 carotenoids (mixed)
• 25 fibers (all natural)
• ultra hypoallergenic
• 11 optimum seeds
• 110 bioflavonoids
• fulvic acid (9.2%)
• 100% drug free
• NO additives
• 100% natural
• 100% vegan

Hollow Foods

OUR SOILS HAVE LOST ESSENTIAL ORGANIC NUTRIENTS BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC BASED AGRICULTURE. FIND OUT WHAT OUR RISKS ARE.

"Every ailment, every sickness and every disease can be traced back to An organic trace mineral deficiency"
- Linus Pauling

It's a fact. Our soils are depleted and depleted soils do not produce healthy, nutrient-rich plants. It's also a fact that crops produced in depleted soils are more prone to the invasion of insects, viruses, fungi, etc. Insects and infectious organisms were designed to get rid of unhealthy vegetation and they do not typically attack truly healthy plants. Much of the modern world is now aware that our industrialized methods of farming have not only depleted the soils, but they have created a cycle which requires pesticides to protect the unhealthy crops grown on depleted soils.

And who suffers? We all do! There are more than 70 trace minerals necessary to produce healthy, nutrient-rich crops, yet the most current farming methods routinely put back only 3 to 5 of them. And that's only a part of the problem. Inorganic (synthetic/dead), ammonium based fertilizers along with herbicides and pesticides, kill the precious microorganisms in the soil which are unquestionably essential to the creation of organic (meaning carbon-based/living) mineral complexes. Not only have we used up the available trace minerals in our soils (those in the form of organic complexes), but we have destroyed the means of replenishing them (soil-based microorganisms).

And if that were not enough, modern, economic-based ($) agriculture has virtually replaced all the critical organic complexes with inorganic fertilizers which cause toxicity in water runoff and further imbalance the delicate nature of our soils. In the 1930's, when farmers began to add inorganic fertilizers to the soil, it was presumed that biological organisms could assimilate minerals in any form. Unfortunately this is not the case. We are now discovering that inorganic (synthetic/dead) minerals and trace minerals cannot be easily assimilated by plants. They must first be combined with carbonaceous matter (organically complexed), Uplifting Press before they can be used. No wonder our food is less and less nutritious. No wonder it lacks taste and no wonder the modern farmer has to apply more and more toxic pesticides, herbicides and chemicals every year in order to get his crops to market.

Let's look at a similar dilemma. The human body is also meant to derive minerals from organic complexes. However, in our case, these complexes were meant to be supplied in the foods we eat. Unfortunately, these critical, disease preventing, organic nutrients are not present when our food is grown in depleted soils. And, just like the farmer who has attempted to alter the soil with inorganic toxic chemicals and fertilizers, we have tried to add inorganic trace minerals to our diet in the form of colloidal supplements - with even worse potential consequences. It is important to reiterate that most all trace minerals are not recognized, absorbed or utilized by living tissue unless they are carried in organic complexes. Even the best inorganic trace minerals (e.g. coral, colloidal and/or ionic) are extremely large and insoluble with high atomic weights, ranging between 1 and 100 nm. These giant (when compared to organically complexed minerals) molecules may be rejected at the cellular level due to their synthetic composition, size or weight. They eventually accumulate in the body and are stored outside the cells in interstitial fluids, and fatty tissues. Over time, severe toxicity and disease may manifest.

The Fulvic Acid connection
All biological organisms (including humans) need organically complexed trace minerals in order to maintain health and prevent disease. If, decades ago, we had only protected and nourished our soils from hazardous and toxic chemicals, these critical organic complexes would naturally be in the foods we eat today. Unfortunately, they are not. And now the question becomes, how do we get these complexes back into the soils and what can we do in the meantime to replenish the organic trace minerals in our bodies? The answer to both questions lies in a substance called fulvic acid.

Fulvic acid (a derivative of humic acid) is the first biological step in changing inorganic trace minerals into organically complexed, soluble trace minerals which can be used by both plants and animals. It is produced in trace amounts by homeostatic soil microorganisms as organic plant matter decays. The process takes hundreds of years and like photosynthesis, it cannot be duplicated in the laboratory. Fulvic acid is an extremely small (ultra chelated), low molecular weight molecule which can beneficially modify so many essential biochemical, electrochemical and metabolic processes, and yet, the greater scientific community is still largely unaware of its role.

Nature's Treasure Chest - Scientists believe that fulvic acid may be one of nature's most precious forms of protection against free radical damage and compromised immunity. It may prove to be the perfect carrier, supplying organic trace minerals and many other necessary plant complexes to biological organisms, including humans. It may also be the ultimate antioxidant, acting as both a donor and an acceptor of electrons, depending on need. Fulvic acid is one of the best known chelating agents, allowing it to carry critical minerals into the body and comparative absorption: Organic molecules (fulvic acid) vs. a typical colloid (inorganic) element - a virtual treasure chest that is perhaps the "missing link" to our survival on this planet.

Unquestionably, fulvic acid is one of those unique and beautiful gifts, provided by nature. It is a world in and of itself - a microcosm which may bring balance to the larger macrocosm of life. Further studies will undoubtedly document the immense role it plays in the health of the entire planet



Thought i would post this on here too , to see what others think of it. Just took my first dose

[ericpeavey]

I personally like GNC's mega men vitamin, i heard AST is also good and for the price it sounds good also. Animal Pak is expensive but is great i loved it but hard on the average pocket.

i buy a rip off version of GNC's mega men from BJ's club.

[Skridge]

i buy a rip off version of GNC's mega men from BJ's club.

BJ's Club??? And how do you pay for these vites at this BJ's Club???

[jml1980]

Thnx for the advice, i just dont really know how to tell which one is better now that these two are added. I took the ast multi before but i didnt feel any different or notice any change so i think im goin with NOW for a change but i just dont know which one to pick. plz advice. thnx

what exactly is the difference between NOW eco and NOW ADAM?

Ive narrowed it down to these two for my multi, but im confused as to what the difference is between the two

any help would be appreciated, thanks!

[Alphy]

? proprietary organic "carbon-bond" intraCELL? V Technology

Call and ask them is they actually have any studies proving that the carbon does anything at all for absorbtion.

Its a big deal because is it DOESNT help this product absorb any better, the content amount of most of the ingredients is near worthless.

[kappaz]

What is intraMAX??
intraMAX? is a 100% organic liquid microcomplexed? trace mineral supplement, plus an all-in-one multivitamin and much more. It contains 70+ trace minerals along with other health promoting ?super foods? which totals more than 415+ essential organic microcomplexed? nutrients in each bottle. ?intraMAX? is the most scientifically advanced, clinically proven, health promoting organic nutritional supplement available today!?

What makes intraMAX? so unique?
After 15 years of dedicated research, intraMAX? is the ONLY product of its kind in the marketplace with 70+ 100% organic microcomplexed? trace minerals. Fulvic acid, metalo-enzymes and proprietary intraCELL? V Technology provides virtually 100% absorption and utilization in every dose of intraMAX?.
The top reasons doctors believe in intraMAX?

intraMAX? contains over 415+ nutrients ALL-IN-ONE
? Replaces ALL other supplements
? Provides Optimum Daily Allowance (O.D.A.) of all essential nutrients
? Maximizes energy, strength, stamina, and vitality
? Helps fight off colds, flus, allergies, and disease
? Boosts immune system and balances the body
? Reduces scars, maintains skin moisture, and tightens skin
? reduces ?free-radical? damage for anti-aging
? promotes healthy blood and bones
? removes heavy metals and harmful toxins
? naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal
? improves concentration and memory span

intraMAX? does NOT contain: preservatives, colloids, fat, cholesterol, wheat, gluten, caffeine, corn, yeast, rice flour, peanuts, nuts, soy, dairy, fish or fish oil, animal products, artificial additives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, fillers, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics (drugs), chemicals, starch, binders, coatings, excipients, or flow agents.

intraMAX? contains over 415+ nutrients ALL-IN-ONE
? 70+, 100% organic microcomplexed? trace minerals (full spectrum)
? proprietary organic "carbon-bond" intraCELL? V Technology
? 124 antioxidants ("free radical" scavengers / anti-aging)
? 40 amino acids ("building blocks" of protein)
? carbon (living), 100% organic (144,500 mg/l)
? 7 essential fatty acids (EFA) - omega 3, 6 & 9
? oxygen - 427 mg/l (dissolved & stabilized)
? 14 digestive enzymes (pure plant derived)
? 43 super green foods & phytonutrients
? 54 herbs (adaptogenic & supportive)
? 39 bach flowers (organically bound)
? 38 essential oils (organically bound)
? 64 vitamins and nutrients (essential)
? 19 macro minerals (100% organic)
? 23 vegetables (antioxidant rich)
? 65 electrolytes (100% organic)
? aloe vera (organically bound)
? 8 protein mineral nutrients
? 30 fruits (antioxidant rich)
? silver (organically bound)
? 13 probiotics (non-dairy)
? noni (organically bound)
? 11 carotenoids (mixed)
? 25 fibers (all natural)
? ultra hypoallergenic
? 11 optimum seeds
? 110 bioflavonoids
? fulvic acid (9.2%)
? 100% drug free
? NO additives
? 100% natural
? 100% vegan

Hollow Foods

OUR SOILS HAVE LOST ESSENTIAL ORGANIC NUTRIENTS BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC BASED AGRICULTURE. FIND OUT WHAT OUR RISKS ARE.

"Every ailment, every sickness and every disease can be traced back to An organic trace mineral deficiency"
- Linus Pauling

It's a fact. Our soils are depleted and depleted soils do not produce healthy, nutrient-rich plants. It's also a fact that crops produced in depleted soils are more prone to the invasion of insects, viruses, fungi, etc. Insects and infectious organisms were designed to get rid of unhealthy vegetation and they do not typically attack truly healthy plants. Much of the modern world is now aware that our industrialized methods of farming have not only depleted the soils, but they have created a cycle which requires pesticides to protect the unhealthy crops grown on depleted soils.

And who suffers? We all do! There are more than 70 trace minerals necessary to produce healthy, nutrient-rich crops, yet the most current farming methods routinely put back only 3 to 5 of them. And that's only a part of the problem. Inorganic (synthetic/dead), ammonium based fertilizers along with herbicides and pesticides, kill the precious microorganisms in the soil which are unquestionably essential to the creation of organic (meaning carbon-based/living) mineral complexes. Not only have we used up the available trace minerals in our soils (those in the form of organic complexes), but we have destroyed the means of replenishing them (soil-based microorganisms).

And if that were not enough, modern, economic-based ($) agriculture has virtually replaced all the critical organic complexes with inorganic fertilizers which cause toxicity in water runoff and further imbalance the delicate nature of our soils. In the 1930's, when farmers began to add inorganic fertilizers to the soil, it was presumed that biological organisms could assimilate minerals in any form. Unfortunately this is not the case. We are now discovering that inorganic (synthetic/dead) minerals and trace minerals cannot be easily assimilated by plants. They must first be combined with carbonaceous matter (organically complexed), Uplifting Press before they can be used. No wonder our food is less and less nutritious. No wonder it lacks taste and no wonder the modern farmer has to apply more and more toxic pesticides, herbicides and chemicals every year in order to get his crops to market.

Let's look at a similar dilemma. The human body is also meant to derive minerals from organic complexes. However, in our case, these complexes were meant to be supplied in the foods we eat. Unfortunately, these critical, disease preventing, organic nutrients are not present when our food is grown in depleted soils. And, just like the farmer who has attempted to alter the soil with inorganic toxic chemicals and fertilizers, we have tried to add inorganic trace minerals to our diet in the form of colloidal supplements - with even worse potential consequences. It is important to reiterate that most all trace minerals are not recognized, absorbed or utilized by living tissue unless they are carried in organic complexes. Even the best inorganic trace minerals (e.g. coral, colloidal and/or ionic) are extremely large and insoluble with high atomic weights, ranging between 1 and 100 nm. These giant (when compared to organically complexed minerals) molecules may be rejected at the cellular level due to their synthetic composition, size or weight. They eventually accumulate in the body and are stored outside the cells in interstitial fluids, and fatty tissues. Over time, severe toxicity and disease may manifest.

The Fulvic Acid connection
All biological organisms (including humans) need organically complexed trace minerals in order to maintain health and prevent disease. If, decades ago, we had only protected and nourished our soils from hazardous and toxic chemicals, these critical organic complexes would naturally be in the foods we eat today. Unfortunately, they are not. And now the question becomes, how do we get these complexes back into the soils and what can we do in the meantime to replenish the organic trace minerals in our bodies? The answer to both questions lies in a substance called fulvic acid.

Fulvic acid (a derivative of humic acid) is the first biological step in changing inorganic trace minerals into organically complexed, soluble trace minerals which can be used by both plants and animals. It is produced in trace amounts by homeostatic soil microorganisms as organic plant matter decays. The process takes hundreds of years and like photosynthesis, it cannot be duplicated in the laboratory. Fulvic acid is an extremely small (ultra chelated), low molecular weight molecule which can beneficially modify so many essential biochemical, electrochemical and metabolic processes, and yet, the greater scientific community is still largely unaware of its role.

Nature's Treasure Chest - Scientists believe that fulvic acid may be one of nature's most precious forms of protection against free radical damage and compromised immunity. It may prove to be the perfect carrier, supplying organic trace minerals and many other necessary plant complexes to biological organisms, including humans. It may also be the ultimate antioxidant, acting as both a donor and an acceptor of electrons, depending on need. Fulvic acid is one of the best known chelating agents, allowing it to carry critical minerals into the body and comparative absorption: Organic molecules (fulvic acid) vs. a typical colloid (inorganic) element - a virtual treasure chest that is perhaps the "missing link" to our survival on this planet.

Unquestionably, fulvic acid is one of those unique and beautiful gifts, provided by nature. It is a world in and of itself - a microcosm which may bring balance to the larger macrocosm of life. Further studies will undoubtedly document the immense role it plays in the health of the entire planet



Thought i would post this on here too , to see what others think of it. Just took my first dose

Too expensive, $80 for a bottle and it only lasts 1 month.