LOTS-O-VITAMINS . . .

[ineedmoney]

at walgreens. you would be surprised how many LHCF staples i saw while browsing at the downtownn walgreens. There b-complexs actually had biotin( low ammounts though) i saw flax seed oil, msm, and protien shakes. Maybe ther is no need to go to get expensive GNC vitamins.

 

[vevster]

If you are confident of the quality of those vitamins go ahead..

I think you get what you pay for I just don't trust cheapie vits...

 

[phynestone]

I started buying some of my vitamins at Walgreens too. I had trouble finding MSM in large amount; it was either mixed with glucose or in a smaller quantity like 500mcgs. Is Wal-Mart is good place to buy vitamins? I just don't want to spend too much money buying them.

 

[sassygirl125]

I don't trust the ones in Wal-Mart. I bought a bunch of Spring Valley brand vitamins from Wal-Mart. They all failed the various testing methods. (Float/sink in water, not dissolving fast enough, etc.)

 

[Nacai23]

Sassygirl,

Can you tell me more about the testing methods?

 

[phynestone]

Do you recommend buying vitamins at GNC? I buy mine there as well. What other places do you suggest? I'm not willing to buy them online.

 

[sassygirl125]

It's been a while since I've done it. I'm pretty sure I tested the MSM capsules in a glass of water. Pure MSM will sink. The Spring Valley floated and kind of fell apart (I take powdered MSM, now).

I think I tested the others in water and vinegar in an effort to dupilicate gastric juices.

The Spring Valley multi vitamin and the Nature's ? ( I don't remember) Amino Blend took forever to dissolve. So did HF37...

BTW--I found the testing info on this site.

 

[Nacai23]

Thanks alot.

 

[Nonie]

Sassygirl, that's so clever to test for solubility. Might explain why certain types of biotin work and some don't.

And you indeed have a point...

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Vitamin supplements are priced anywhere from $79.95 per month to 5.95 per month. Beware, some of the less expensive vitamins may not be absorbed by your body.

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(Excerpt taken from http://www.researchmedicalgroup.com/Multi/index.html )

And no, I didn't buy any of the stuff they're promoting on that site. I am usually very skeptical of "magic formulas". I'd rather know the details of why they do what they are supposed to do. I just liked the simple way that site explained about multis.

 

[NYCchild]

[ QUOTE ]
If you are confident of the quality of those vitamins go ahead..

I think you get what you pay for I just don't trust cheapie vits...

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