soapdragon Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I remember hearing, some time ago, that vitamin tablets took quite a long time to be effective (from when you start the bottle to when the benefits are felt...sorry, I'm not being very clear ) As I recall, the source quoted several months Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 I got mine in Poundland following a newspaper article which said that, tho cheap, they were of the same quality as others available at a higher price so I thought 'What the heck ' and bought two bottles of 20 each. Whether that's the case or not I really don't know but then 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' PS I started them on Friday and don't feel any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 In my experience - never. Total waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Depends I suppose if you actually had any vitamin deficiency in the first place and then if said vitamins were able to be absorbed readily.i think there is a lot of hype around supplements and if you have good diet and no conditions that prevent absorption they can be a waste of money.Having said that I have just bought Spatone for YD,it is a natural iron supplement that is absorbed quickly without the side effects of iron tablets.Her diet isn't great,teenagers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have to take iron tablets quite often and they do tend to start more or less straight away but it's better if you take them with orange juice to help them be absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I don't agree that cheap vitamins are as good as the more expensive ones. Of course it depends why they're expensive - good ingredients or lots of advertising! Personally, I can tell the difference in a variety of ways when I don't take certain things; but none of them dramatic, apart from the regime I've adopted for diverticulitis which had an effect pretty much straightaway and flares up when I stop taking supplements. i think it's a very personal thing. If you're taking a low dose multivitamin, you're unlikely to feel very different unless you were very low on something to start with - really they act more as an 'insurance policy'. If you're taking something in theraputic doses (ie much higher than the RDA for a particular reason), then you should usually feel a benefit in a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 In my experience - never. Total waste of money. This! If you want vitamins to be absorbed and make a difference then you need to eat them in foods which will be broken down as nature intended! All vitamin tablets do are enhance your pee! So in my view, unless you are a weirdo that drinks your pee Vitamin tablets are a complete waste of time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If you're taking something in theraputic doses (ie much higher than the RDA for a particular reason), then you should usually feel a benefit in a week or two.. I agree In my experience - never. Total waste of money. This! If you want vitamins to be absorbed and make a difference then you need to eat them in foods which will be broken down as nature intended! . Whilst I agree that vitamins are not a substitute for a balanced diet I don't agree that none of them have any therapeutic effect at all. For example vitamin b is used to treat pernicious anaemia. And a recent study has also linked vitamin b to arresting a certain type of brain deterioration which can result in Alzheimer's . Vitamins can't be patented and so you are never going to see very much research on their potential benefits because the drug companies aren't interested and in fact the cynic in me would suggest that it is actually in the drug companies interests to play down or dispute any benefits that there may be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 My daughter takes high dose effervescent vitamin c as it meant to help curtail a chronic pain condition she has. She lapses sometimes, but if she hurts herself in any way, we start her back on it straight away and so far it has stopped any major new flare ups. My hubby swears by cod liver oil capsules for his joints and I do think it helps. His ankles used to click a lot but when he takes the capsules, they don't. It does take a few weeks for the effects to be really noticeable and I can't seem to stick to taking mine (with added evening primrose for hormones) so I have never noticed a benefit I think if you feel it is of benefit, then sometimes that's what is important. A programme recently on placebos showed just how amazing their effects can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Spacey!!!! Although it has it's uses like easing jelly fish stings. I gather it can be a mild antiseptic although I've never put that into practice and dived for the Dettol! My dad had to have the B injections for his pernicious anaemia - his stomach never absorbed the tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have to disagree with those that say vitamins and supplements do not work ! I am "of a certain age" and a friend recommended over the counter menopause supplements and I definitely have had way less hot flushes and (to answer the original question) I would say it took a week or so to kick in. Maybe not all vitamins work, but these do (as do iron supplements if you have low iron levels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have to disagree with those that say vitamins and supplements do not work ! I am "of a certain age" and a friend recommended over the counter menopause supplements and I definitely have had way less hot flushes and (to answer the original question) I would say it took a week or so to kick in. Maybe not all vitamins work, but these do (as do iron supplements if you have low iron levels) I took some similar natural HRT pills a few years back, they took 2-3 weeks to build up and work, they worked fine for about 18 months, then I guess my hormone levels took another dive as they stopped working. I am on the hard stuff now and the patches really suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 The Poundland ones that I bought were menopause ones in a vain attempt to cure my nearly constant PMT which we are all finding hard to live with. That's my only symptom yet but, if anyone can recommend some good menopause supplements that have worked for them, I'd be grateful! I am of the general opinion that multivits are not nec if you have a balanced diet but supplements for specific conditions (menopause/creaky joints etc) seem worth a try! Its either that or gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I was on Femarelle, as I said, they worked for a while, but my body changed and they stopped working; you might find it different. It took about 3 weeks to get up to strength, and worked really well at the time. I am on HRT patches now and want to stay on them forever as they are marvellous. Do shop around for the Femarelle as you get deals online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks, DM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I use Menopace, bought with the supermarket shop- may look around for the best price now I know they work for me. I chose the cheapest "original" version, there are more expensive "extra" and "night" versions too. Good Luck with finding something that suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Years ago my Doc told me to have Evening Primrose supplements for the hormones and approaching that time of life - I hasten to add I'm not taking them yet. I'm nearly 56 and still my body is no different to when I was younger. I'd like it to be more my age because I'm fed up being fertile!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 get al the plumbing ripped out Val - suits me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I like Metatone tonic when I am very run down, I notice the difference very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I wonder if Nutri drops . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegood Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Give it 3 months min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
