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29Oct/10Off

What do you think of these ingredients for a Pure Protein bar?

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Isolate), Coating (Maltitol, Fractioned Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Sucralose) Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Cocoa Powder, Water, Milk Protein Isolate, Milk Chocolate Drops (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Maltitol Syrup, Peanut Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Ascorbic Acid, d-Alpha Tocopheral Acetate, Niacinamide, Tricalcium Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Sucralose, Almond Butter, Wheat Germ, Soy Lecithin.
Are there any bad ingredients in this bar? Please let me know. It also has 180 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 15mg of cholesterol, 75mg of sodium, 17g of carbs, 2g of sugar, 4g of sugar alcohol, and 20g of protein. Thanks!

11Oct/10Off

Is this an okay protein bar?

This is the Met-RX Protein bar is this okay for working out?

Calories 310
Calories From Fat 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 230mg 9%
Potassium 270mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohol 25g
Protein 32g 35%
Vitamin A 30%
Calcium 45%
Vitamin E 30%
Riboflavin 40%
Vitamin B6 30%
Vitamin B12 30%
Pantothenic Acid 30%
Iodine 35%
Zinc 30%
Vitamin C 30%
Iron 15%
Thiamin 30%
Niacin 30%
Folic Acid 30%
Biotin 30%
Phosphorus 25%
Magnesium 15%
Copper 30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Ingredients:
Chocolate Flavorred Layer (Maltitol Syrup, Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Salt), Chocolate Flavored Coating (Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Maltitiol, Milk Protein Concentrate, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Metamyosyn® VPP Protein Blend (Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate, Egg White, L-Glutamine), Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Cocoa (Processed Wih Alkali), Maltitol, Unsweetened Chocolate, Natural Flavor, Fructooligosaccharides, Salt, High Oleic-Safflower Oil, Caramel Color, Vitamin And Mineral Blend (Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Sucralose, Maltodextrin.

Also what is a good brand of protein powder? thanks guys !

2Oct/10Off

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

1Oct/10Off

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

17Sep/10Off

Vitamins ???

If i were to take this supplement to get stronger heather hair that has all these vitamins in it would i still have to take a multi vitamin or dose this have the stuff i need

Vitamin A (100% as beta-Carotene) 1000.00 IU 20%

Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 30.00 mg 50%

Vitamin E (as Mixed Tocopherols) 10.00 IU 33%

Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 1.50 mg 100%

Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.70 mg 100%

Niacin (as Niacin and Niacinamide) 25.00 mg 125%

Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.00 mg 100%

Folic Acid 400.00 mcg 100%

Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6.00 mcg 100%

Biotin 2000.00 mcg 667%

Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50.00 mg 500%

Iodine (as Kelp) 50.00 mcg 33%

Magnesium 15.00 mg 4%

Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15.00 mg 100%

Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1.00 mg 50

20Aug/10Off

do these vitamins help with acne and acne scars?

the pills are called. "Daily essentials for women" they have -daily multi vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant. lol but i'm a guy. and i'm 16.

they have all this.....Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) 7,500 IU 150%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) 300 mg 500%
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 300 IU 75%
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 100 IU 333%
Vitamin K 80 mcg 100%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate) 50 mg 3333%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50 mg 2941%
Niacinamide 50 mg 250%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50 mg 500%
Calcium (Carbonate, Phosphate, Ascorbate) 200 mg 20%
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (Oxide) 100 mg 25%
Zinc (Oxide) 25 mg 167%
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 286%
Copper (Gluconate) 2 mg 100%
Manganese (Sulfate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (Polynicotinate) 120 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg 100%

Herbal Energy Blend 425 mg †
Peppermint leaf, Rhodiola rosea root, Eleuthero Bioflavonoids 100 mg †
Amino Acid Complex 80 mg †
L-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Taurine Alpha Lipoic Acid 25 mg †
Green Tea Leaf Extract 10 mg †
Choline (Bitartrate) 10 mg †
Inositol 10 mg †
Silica (Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg †
Boron (Citrate) 2 mg †
Lutein 950 mcg †
Lycopene 950 mcg †
Astaxanthin 50 mcg †
Zeaxanthin 50 mcg †
Vanadium (Amino Acid Chelate) 10 mcg †

† %Daily Value not established

Other ingredients: Xanthan gum, sorbitol, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source).

10Aug/10Off

pure protein bar nutrition facts and ingredients. good or bad?

also, what are sugar alcohols? are they good or bad?

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar (78 g)
Servings Per Container: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270
Calories from Fat 60

Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 25 mg

Sodium 220 mg

Total Carbohydrate 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 0 g
Sugar Alcohol 11 g

Protein 32 g

Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 35%
Iron 15%
Vitamin E 30%
Thiamin 35%
Riboflavin 35%
Niacin 30%
Vitamin B6 35%
Folic Acid 30%
Vitamin B12 30%
Biotin 30%
Pantothenic Acid 35%
Phosphorus 10%
Iodine 30%
Zinc 35%
Copper 50%

Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Collagen), Coating (Maltitol, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa [processed with alkali], Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose), Glycerin, Cocoa Powder, Water, Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (Lactitol, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla, Acesulfame K), Maltitol Syrup, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Ascorbic Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Sucralose.

1Aug/10Off

Vitamins for weight gain.?

Here's the story- I've been really skinny since like forever, and my mother always nagged me about buying vitamins for appetite and whatnot. Last week I finally got tired of being a skeleton I agreed.
So she went to the pharmacy today and the pharmacist her two, one is Omega Three, and something that says vitamins for men or somethings.

The Omega 3 one contains:
250mg of EPA
50mg of DHA
30mg of other Omega 3 type fatty acids
2mg Vitamin E

(This one should be taken twice a day after a meal)

The vitamin thing contains:
50mg Vitamin B1
30mg Vitamin B2
60mg Vitamin B3
50mg Vitamin B5
30mg Vitamin B6
30mkg Vitamin B12
200mg Vitamin C
200 IU Vitamin D
50 IU Vitamin E
50mkg Biotin
300mkg Folic Acid
100mg Calcium Citrate
100mg Chromium Picolinat
100mg Copper Gluconate
2mg Iron
1.5mg Mangan
50mg Potassium Iodide
26mkg Selenomethionine
30mg Zinc

(once a day in the morning)

Sooo, will this make me big and strong? :D
Also, should I start exercising when I start taking those?

22Jul/10Off

whats the side effect of many multi-vitamins?

On a daily basis I take several multi-vitamins.

Morning pill:
Vitamin A -2500IU
Vitamin C -60mg
Vitamin D -400IU
Vitamin E -30IU
Vitamin K -80mcg
B1 -1.9 mg
B2 -2.1mg
Niacin -25mg
Vitamin B6 -2.5mg
Folic Acid -400mcg
Vitamin B12 -7.5mg
Pantothenic Acid -12.5mg
Calcium -200mg
Iron -18mg
Magnesium -50mg
Zinc -15mg
Selenium -70mcg
Copper -2mg
Manganese -2mg
Chromium -120mcg
Guarana Seed -180mg
Green Tea -10mg

Afternoon supplement drink:
Protein -9g
Vitamin C -60mg
Vitamun D -80IU
Vitamin E -6IU
Vitamin K -16mcg
Calcuim -300mg
Zinc -3mg
Copper -0.4mg
Manganese -0.4mg

Night pill:
Vitamin A -2500IU
Vitamin C -60mg
Vitamin D -800IU
Vitamin E -30IU
Vitamin K -25mcg
B1 -1.5 mg
B2 -1.7mg
Niacin -10mg
Vitamin B6 -2mg
Folic Acid -400mcg
Vitamin B12 -6mg
Biotin -30mcg
Pantothenic Acid -5mg
Calcium -450mg
Iron -18mg
Magnesium -50mg
Zinc -15mg
Selenium -20mcg
Copper -2mg
Manganese -2mg
Chromium - 20mcg
morning
Vitamin A: as beta-carotene
Calcium: elemental

Afternoon
Vit C as ascorbicacid
Vit D as cholecalciferol
Vit E as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate
Vit K as phytonadione
Calcium as calcium carbonate
Zinc as zinc gluconate
Copper as copper gluconate
Manganese as manganese sulfate

Night
Vit A as beta carotene
Calcium: elemental

13Jul/10Off

I’m thinking of taking prenatals for hair/etc (not pregnant). Is this vitamin safe?

I know it's important not to go crazy with the iron and some other nutrients if you aren't pregnant. This one seems reasonable to me, is there anything I should be concerned about?

http://www.ihealthtree.com/vegan-prenatal-multivtamn-90-tabs-deva-vegan-vitamins.html

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size 1 Tablet
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) 3750 IU 75%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 120 MG 200%
Vitamin D2 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) 60 IU 200%
Vitamin K 20 MCG 25%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) 12.5 MG 833%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 12.5 MG 735%
Vitamin B3 (Niacinimide, Niacin) 45 MG 225%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hcl) 12.5 MG 625%
Folic Acid 800 MCG 200%
Vitamin B12 100 MCG 1666%
Biotin 150 MCG 50%
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate) 25 MG 250%
Calcium (di-Calcium Phosphate) 100 MG 10%
Iron (Amino Acid Chelate) 21 MG 117%
Phosphorus (di-Calcium Phosphate) 75 MG 7.5%
Iodine (Kelp) 150 MCG 100%
Magnesium (Oxide) 20 MG 5%
Zinc (Oxide) 15 MG 100%
Selenium 70 MCG 100%
Copper(Gluconate) 2 MG 100%
Manganese(Sulphate) 2 MG 100%
Chromium 120 MCG 100%
Molybdenum 75 MCG 100%
Boron (Citrate) 1 MG *
Choline (Bitartrate) 50 MG *
Inositol (Nicotinate) 10 MG *
Lutein 50 MCG *
PABA 10 MG *
Citrus Bioflavinoids 10 MG *
Pectin 10 MG *
Betaine Hcl 10 MG *
Alfaalfa (leaf) Medicago Sativa 5 MG *
Chamomile (leaf) Matricaria Recutita 5 MG *
Rose Hips Rosa Canina 5 MG *
Acercola Extract Malphighia Giabra 500 MCG *
* Daily Value Not Established

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. (All of the ingredients are from plant or mineral sources)

   
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