How much Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A to take for acne?
I used to be on accutane and it worked very well for me. After a few months I started to flair up again. Is there anyone that has a routine with vitamins? I just started taking 24,000 ui of natural vitamin A a day plus 100,000 ui of beta-carotene. Is this gonna do anything for me? should I up the dosage? I also take a B complex and vitamin E supplement.
Vitamin A in the form of Retinyl Acetate – Can it cause toxicity?
I know that Vitamin A in the form of Beta-Carotene is safe, but what about Retinyl Acetate? Especially when taken with Accutane (Isotretinoin)?
(In the multivitamin I'm taking, Vitamin A is in the form of both.)
I'm wondering because I take multivitamin every day in addition to isotretinoin. I remember that the doctor said vitamins are fine, but I'd like to make sure because I've heard someone say that Vitamin A taken with Accutane may increase the possibility of side effects.
Also, does Vitamin A toxicity cause abdominal pain?
Any comment is appreciated!
Is this a good Whey Protein?
I'm a Freshman football player and I'm in the weightroom 5 times a day, is this good if I want to bulk up in lean muscle but lose weight also?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-2lb-Chocolate-Whey-Protein/10322406
and If taken with http://www.walmart.com/ip/One-A-Day-Teen-Advantage-For-Him-Multivitamin-Multimineral-Supplement-80-CT/10790910
The Protein has 52g of whey isolate + extra stuff like potassium, a small amount of creatine ,etc, its very cheap.
heres all the vitamin facts for the tablet:
Vitamin A
(20% as beta-carotene) 2500 IU 50%
Vitamin C 120 mg 200%
Vitamin D 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E 30 IU 100%
Vitamin K 25 mcg 31%
Thiamin (B1) 3.75 mg 250%
Riboflavin (B2) 4.25 mg 250%
Niacin 30 mg 150%
Vitamin B6 5 mg 250%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 15 mcg 250%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 100%
Calcium (elemental) 200 mg 20%
Iron 9 mg 50%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 15 mg 100%
Selenium 20 mcg 29%
Copper 2 mg 100%
Manganese 2 mg 100%
Chromium 120 mcg 100%
it would be better than muscle milk wouldn't it?
I don't really want to lose WEIGHT- scratch that, i wanna lose fat.
Can anybody tell me if the Herbalife "Muscle Strength & recovery" protein is any good?
Ok i bought this protein off herbalife since my grandma is a distributor. But i want to know if its a good protein or should i buy something else different? I'm looking for like a lean body
Here are the Nutrition Facts: 3/4 of cup to 12 Fl Oz
Calories: 210 Total Fat: 2% Cholesterol: 1% Sodium 13% Potassium: 12% Total Carbohydrate: 7% Sugar: 13g Dietary Fiber 1g
Vitamin A C D E K B6 B12 Calcium Iron Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Folate Biotin Pantothenic acid phosphorus Iodine Magnesium manganese and Zinc are all 50%
Selenium and Chromiun are 40%
Copper is 25% and molybdenum is 80%
HERE IS THE Ingredients
Soy protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, maltodextrin, fructose powder, dextrose, cocoa powder, artificial vanilla flavor, whey protein concentrate, tricalcium phosphate, medium chain triglycerides, magnesium oxide powder, dipotassium phosphate , honey powder prosteases derived from aspergillus niger and aspergillus oryzae from aminogen, choline bitartrate, potassium citrate, egg albumin solids powder L-carnitine hydrochloride, L-glutamine beta carotene soy lecithin ascorbic acid dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate sucralose powder molybdenum amino acid chelate ornithine alpha ketoglutarate potassium glycerophosphate biotin selenium amino acid chelate, ferrous fumarate niacin manganese amin acid chelate zinc oxide D-calcium pantothenate potassium iodide retinyl palmite Vitamin K copper sulfate astragalus root powder, eleutherococcus root extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride riboflavin thiamine hydrochloride chromium nicotinate cyanocobalamin ergocalciferol and folic acid CONTAINS MILK EGG AND SOYBEAN INGREDIENTS
Will my hair grow significantly?
Alright, so long story short, I needed my hair cut a certain way for a costume. However, my hairstylist is an idiot who tries to put a girly, chic edge on everything, and it came out waytooshort. One of my friends recommend I take five biotin pills a day, because she says it makes her hair grow two centimeters every few days.
I did a little research on biotin and vitamins that aid hair growth, and went out and stocked up. I bought biotin, B-complex, flax seed oil gels, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C tablets with bioflavonoids. I take one of each every morning. This equates to:
5000mcg biotin
500mg vitamin C
50mg B-complex
1000mg flax seed oil
25,000 IU beta-carotene
400 IU vitamin E
Basically, I want to know if I'll have any significant hair growth in 90 days. Before, I was just taking a children's multivitamin that had 48mcg of biotin, and my hair was growing at a faster-than-normal rate. Like, about four inches (more or less) in six months. My hair's always been strong and healthy and thick. I'm just worried that I'm wasting money on a bunch of vitamins that won't actually help my hair grow at all.
Can i take these Vitamins together in tablet form?
Saw Palmetto - which has Zinc,Nettle & Amino Acids included.
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin C - Chewable form, 240mg a day
Omega oils 3,6 and 9 - tablet 1 a day
And the last tablet is a Skin, Hair and Nails tablet to keep them healthy, it has Vitamins D,E,C,Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin,B6,Folic Acid, B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Chromium, Iodine, Beta Carotene, L-Cysteine.
They are all taken daily, but the omega ones i take usually every other day...is this dangerous to my body?
I take them with Pomegranate Juice in the mornings with breakfast (porridge)
Thanks
This multivitamin healthy for me?
I am 17.5'7" 148lbs.i run almost everyday and also lift weights 4x a week.i eat pretty healthy but don't think i get vitamins i need.this good for me?
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2607052&cp=2108483&parentPage=family
Vitamin A (100% as beta-Carotene) 5000.00 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 75.00 mg 125%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400.00 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 30.00 IU 100%
Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 80.00 mcg 100%
Vitamin B-1 (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 4.50 mg 300%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5.10 mg 300%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20.00 mg 100%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 6.00 mg 300%
Folic Acid 400.00 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 18.00 mcg 300%
Biotin 300.00 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 10.00 mg 100%
Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Citrate) 200.00 mg 20%
Iron (as Carbonyl Iron) 18.00 mg 100%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 100.00 mg 10%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.00 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50.00 mg 13%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 15.00 mg 100%
Selenium (as Selenium Yeast) 70.00 mcg 100%
Copper Sulfate 2.00 mg 100%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.00 mg 100%
Chromium (as GTF Chromium Yeast) 120.00 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Yeast) 20.00 mcg 27%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 50.00 mcg **
Inositol 50.00 mcg **
** Daily Value (DV) not established
What are some vitamins to help me better remember & concentrate?
(I'm a guy)
I know there is no magic pill to make me know everything while doing nothing or not putting forth the work to learn however I am looking for some good vitamins to help me. I am in college and there are times where i just zone out or later on completely forget even when i am honestly trying my best.
Right now I am taking GNC's Mega Men vitamins. They are good, but when i miss out on a SINGLE daily pill, I feel like i haven't slept for a week. I just get really tired. I am not sure if the ingrediants are good or not but is there anything stronger or more helpful I can take in this situation? Like I said I am looking for something to help aide me to better concentrate and stay focused so that I can retain the information I learn in school. Here is what is in the GNC's Mega Men vitamins:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Caplets
Servings Per Container 14
Amount Per Serving % DV
Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene 50% as Acetate) 5000.00 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) 300.00 mg 500%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 1600.00 IU 400%
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 30.00 IU 100%
Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 80.00 mcg 100%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Mononitrate) 50.00 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50.00 mg 2941%
Niacin 50.00 mg 250%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50.00 mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400.00 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50.00 mcg 833%
Biotin 300.00 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50.00 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate Malate) 200.00 mg 20%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.00 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100.00 mg 25%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25.00 mg 167%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200.00 mcg 286%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2.00 mg 100%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.00 mg 100%
Chromium (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate) 120.00 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75.00 mcg 100%
Proprietary Amino Acid Blend 100.00 mg **
L-Carnitine **
L-Glutamine **
L-Methionine **
L-Taurine **
Superfoods Fruit and Vegetable Blend 105.00 mg **
Broccoli Powder **
Tomato Powder **
Elderberry Fruit Powder **
Acai Fruit Powder **
Orange Peel Powder **
Cranberry Fruit Powder **
Blueberry Pumace Powder **
Pomegranate Fruit Powder **
Spinach Leaves Powder **
Grape Skin Powder **
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25.00 mg **
Green Tea Leaves Extract (Camellia sinensis) 40.00 mg **
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 10.00 mg **
Inositol 10.00 mg **
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4.00 mg **
Boron (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate) 2.00 mg **
Lutemax 2020™ Lutein 950.00 mcg **
Lycopene 950.00 mcg **
Astaxanthin 50.00 mcg **
Zeaxanthin 190.00 mcg **
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10.00 mcg **
** Daily Value (DV) not established
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide (Natural Mineral Whitener), Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Caramel Color, Ethyl Vanillin No Artificial Color, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Dairy, Yeast Free Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place. Warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Contains: Fish and Soybeans
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4033433&CAWELAID=550412628
What are some vitamins to help me better remember & concentrate?
(I'm a guy)
I know there is no magic pill to make me know everything while doing nothing or not putting forth the work to learn however I am looking for some good vitamins to help me. I am in college and there are times where i just zone out or later on completely forget even when i am honestly trying my best.
Right now I am taking GNC's Mega Men vitamins. They are good, but when i miss out on a SINGLE daily pill, I feel like i haven't slept for a week. I just get really tired. I am not sure if the ingrediants are good or not but is there anything stronger or more helpful I can take in this situation? Like I said I am looking for something to help aide me to better concentrate and stay focused so that I can retain the information I learn in school. Here is what is in the GNC's Mega Men vitamins:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Caplets
Servings Per Container 14
Amount Per Serving % DV
Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene 50% as Acetate) 5000.00 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) 300.00 mg 500%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 1600.00 IU 400%
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 30.00 IU 100%
Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 80.00 mcg 100%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Mononitrate) 50.00 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50.00 mg 2941%
Niacin 50.00 mg 250%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50.00 mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400.00 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50.00 mcg 833%
Biotin 300.00 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50.00 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate Malate) 200.00 mg 20%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.00 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100.00 mg 25%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25.00 mg 167%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200.00 mcg 286%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2.00 mg 100%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.00 mg 100%
Chromium (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate) 120.00 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75.00 mcg 100%
Proprietary Amino Acid Blend 100.00 mg **
L-Carnitine **
L-Glutamine **
L-Methionine **
L-Taurine **
Superfoods Fruit and Vegetable Blend 105.00 mg **
Broccoli Powder **
Tomato Powder **
Elderberry Fruit Powder **
Acai Fruit Powder **
Orange Peel Powder **
Cranberry Fruit Powder **
Blueberry Pumace Powder **
Pomegranate Fruit Powder **
Spinach Leaves Powder **
Grape Skin Powder **
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25.00 mg **
Green Tea Leaves Extract (Camellia sinensis) 40.00 mg **
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 10.00 mg **
Inositol 10.00 mg **
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4.00 mg **
Boron (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate) 2.00 mg **
Lutemax 2020™ Lutein 950.00 mcg **
Lycopene 950.00 mcg **
Astaxanthin 50.00 mcg **
Zeaxanthin 190.00 mcg **
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10.00 mcg **
** Daily Value (DV) not established
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide (Natural Mineral Whitener), Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Caramel Color, Ethyl Vanillin No Artificial Color, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Dairy, Yeast Free Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place. Warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Contains: Fish and Soybeans
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4033433&CAWELAID=550412628
i'm addicted to odwalla choco-walla bars, am i suffering from some deficiency?
this is the list of ingredients the bar contains, is there something in the ingredients that gets you addicted to them or helps for a deficiency in some vitamin?
Brown Rice Syrup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Ground Vanilla Beans) Organic Rolled Oats Oat Bran Organic Oat Flour Organic Evaporated Cane Juice Syrup Date Puree Raisin Puree Plum Puree Vegetable Glycerin Oat Fiber Dry Roasted Almonds Dutch Cocoa (Processed with Alkali) Contains less than 2% of the following: Organic Soy Nuts Organic Sunflower Oil Natural Flavors Chocolate Liquor Calcium Carbonate Soy Lecithin Baking Soda Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Salt Beta Carotene Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) Folic Acid