Being underweight most of my life, I have NO experience w/ any diet aid/ pill. My friend wants to try this Hoodia. I've researched it and I am concerned since this, much like other diet pills/ vitamins, etc. is not regulated in any way. He has never had a weight issue but due to a medication he has to continue to take for a medical health issue, he has gained 20 lbs in the last few months. A major, well known side effect of the med is increased hunger and weight gain. I understand it (Hoodia) claims to suppress the appetite. That is why he wants to try it. His doctor has no objections- just questions if it works.
My questions if YOU HAVE USED IT-
1.) Most importantly, did you have any bad side effects?
2.) Did you try/ buy it because a MEDICATION made you gain weight?
3.) Did it work to suppress what he calls"cravings" as opposed to "belly growling" hunger pains?
4.) If you did lose weight, how much and in what time frame?
5.) Which one should he try?
Thanks!
Hello! I decided to start the New Year by increasing my daily amount of vitamins, and went to Wall Mart and bought three kinds of vitamin B (B-complex, B6, and B12). Knowing that I am already taking one multi vitamin daily and after reading the labels on the bottle it said they are for Energy Metabolism. Since I am working out and want to increase my metabolism (I eat a little bit more and gain weight), I decided to just go ahead and buy these pills. But I do not want to Over Dose myself. So, I would like to know what does it mean the search I did in the internet. See numbers below:
Age Recommended Allowance
25-50 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12
mg mcg
Males 2.0 3.0/2.0
Biotin
(B-complex) = 30 µg Biotin in food and as a supplement No information found
Folate
(B-complex) = 400 µg Folate in food and as a supplement Doses larger than 400 µg may cause anaemia and may mask symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency
B6=Doses larger than 100 mg may cause numbness and tingling in hands and feet
B12= Doses larger than 3000 µg may cause eye conditions
B Complex = Doses larger than 400 µg may cause anemia and may mask symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency
And whats the difference btwn Folate and Biotin B-Complex?
Could someone, please, advise me how much should I take. For further info, the label states for each pill: (B6=100mg), B12 (1000mcg), B-Complex.
I thank you in advance for clarifying it and Happy 2010 to everyone.
Thanks, but can I take all three Bs I bought (B6,B12,Bcomplex) plus the multivitamin? The man at the counter in the pharmacy told me the dosages in these bottles are very little, but I have not explained to him what I was planning to do, maybe cos I was not sure if he was a real pharmacist! Any clues?
okay so i just bought this vitamin
called nature's bounty biotin 1000 mcg
okay it says that is
promotes carbohydrate,protein & fat
metabolism*
then it says
found in foods such as otameal and soy, biotin, a water soluble B vitamin, assists in energy metabolism in cells*
biotin is essential for the intermediate metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Biotin also helps to support healthy skin and hair.
okay so what does all of this mean?
like the part where it says
promotes carbs, protein and fat, metabolism????help please?
will this vitamin make me retain water?
gain weight?
answer all questions please im super confused!
also what does water soluble mean?
I'm 18 years old at 5'11 and weight 130.
I eat a lot but I don't gain weight..
Is there a vitamin/supplement that will slow my metobolism down and make me gain weight?
I am trying to GAIN muscle weight and we have a lot of these weight loss shakes sitting around. I noticed they have a decent amount of protien and a lot vitamins. Can i keep eating my regular amount of food and add these to my diet for some extra calories and gain weight, or is there a chemical in them that actually makes your body lose weight? Basically, are they meal replacements or actual weight burners?
thanks
Any brands or suggestions? vitamins or such? where can I get them/it Vitamins Store or GNC? would it make me eat more or gain weight
Do you have any suggestions for a weight gain plan?
i.e Meat should be eaten progressively? or no exercising for weeks? any suggestions?
Thx