I know chatty uses this catalog and Web site, and so does Gregory Ann. I just the catalog and want to ask what vitamins and minerals everyone is taking. I know we've been through this before, but am ready to get my act together this time.

I'm looking for a good daily vitamin for midlife women. Can anyone suggest one?

Also, I've taken fish oil and it left a fishy taste in my mouth. It was gross. Do they have a good fish oil that you can recommend?

For hot flashes, 1000 mgs of Evening Primrose Oil.
Calcium (600 mgs/day)
Fish Oil (1200 mg/day, but should take more)

Dotsie, Nature's Made makes a good fish oil that you do not burp. It is what we have taken for many years, and I have not ever burped it. I also take their multi-vitamin for women over 50, Super B Complex, Magnesium, Acidophilus, Evening Primrose Oil, Vit D-3 and 2 baby aspirins.

Dotsie I would suggest that ytou sit down somewhere comfortable with the latest Puritan's Pride catalog and read it page by page, You should end up knowing exactly what to take and I have taken their fish oil capsules forever with no fishy after taste.

If you really truly want to be armed with the best of the best information, I would also sign up for the newsletter:
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Dotsie, simply ask Gregory Ann. She is a fountain of info and got me started on a good vitamin routine. Now if I miss them, I can tell it. CO-Q10 seems to be one that she says is a must have, too. I take fish oil, but haven't noticed any after taste. Vitamin E, and a few others. I also use Puritan Pride for ordering. They have the best deals to me, and Gregory says their stuff contains exactly what they say it does.

Search for quality, dots... and remember the daily recommended allowance is considerably low. This being pertinent, it might do you good to seek professional help to evaluate your true needs. We are all different, with different health issues and concerns. It's cost effective to get what you need, instead of just getting because of a common push. QUALITY over price, if you want the desired effect --- you will more than likely get the 'bang for your buck.' I pay more for my multi, and only have to take 1 of the 3 per day that is recommended.

Some of the best things one can do for themselves:
Quit smoking
Quit coffee
Quit sugar and sugar substitutes
Quit white flour
Quit milk (unless you can get fresh or raw)
Quit (or limit extensively) processed foods
Limit salt
Choose organic
Exercise

Here's another source for supplements:
One of the pickiest people on the planet (my uncle) orders his supplements from them.
There is a promotion going on... promo code BANG409
I've not tried their products, but I ordered a catalog and am looking through it seriously.

chatty, you know, I ordered that catalog when you mentioned it awhile back. It came. I wnated to do exactly as you suggest, but somehow misplaced it. Puritan's Pride seems to be it, hands donw!

JJ, good suggestion aobut Gregory Ann.

What is CO-Q10?

SInce posting, I've been to my GYN. She recommended Vitamin D and Calcium. I already take Vitamin E and Vitamin C.

Does anyone use Puritan's Pride Fish Oil?

I think that's all I need to add at this point.

Thanks for all the good feedback. I appreciate it.

Dots, you might want to consider Krill oil in place of Fish Oil. It contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin, which can cross the blood-brain barrier, where it is suppose to protect the eyes, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage. From what I understand, there's no fishy taste, either.

There are some precautions with quality fish and krill oils. Might check into those, too, before making a decision.

Then there's Flax Seed Oil to consider.

I believe in supplements, unless of course you eat perfectly all of the time and never have had stress in your life. I have within the last few months began using Vivix, a product that I believe promotes itself.