Personalized vitamins!

I have definitely heard of this; but have not tried it before. I think if prescribe properly, it wouldn't cause any problems whatsoever, unless taken over-dosage or something. Cough syrup is also good when requested. Awesome; I think it's from the doctor and then to the pharmacist for the personalized vitamins. I don't know if it's only available in hospitals though. I get my healthy Vitamin C dosage from the sun. Here is tropical enough, hee..

hey first of thanks for starting very interesting and nice topic. See in the market every kind of vitamins is available and Dr. from good hospitals they know all about this but at the end of the it depends on you that you go for reguler check up and get the necessery test done for you to find out the personal need of your body according the test is done and get the prescription from the Dr. but most of the time if we are not ill we generally do not go for Dr. and get the reguler check up and test done and every time blood check up and other test of ourselfs, so dear every thing is available in the market but you have to go and see the dr. regulerly if you are very perticuler about your body need and daily health.

it is a great idea to have that personalized vitamins. i want to have thatkind of vitamins too. but i don't know if there are any people or pharmacists who can do that here locally. but i want that kind of vitamin to make sure i don't get more than what i need or less than that. as some vitamins are not good taken in required dosage. even if for some few excess the recommended amount.

Doesn’t that sound like a great idea? I take different vitamin tablets every day for different reasons and I do wonder sometimes if I am on the right track and taking the right things. This system would figure exactly what I need. If it ever becomes available here I would certainly look into it and consider it.

No, I have not heard about it. I think it would be good. As you said one won't have to pop to many vatamin pills. A person can take only the vitamins which is required to be taken.

I think that personalized vitamins could be taken under the professional advise. A large variety vitamins are available in the market right now and we should be careful while taking the vitamins as taking too much of them will be dangerous if no professional advise is sought. I never taken personalized vitamin as I think that I can absorb the all variety of electments among the food. Maybe the vitamin obtaining in the food is not stable, but I will prefer the natural things, which will be much more healthier.

That's a ripoff and just an expensive way to get your vitamins. A blood test can't tell what vitamins you actually need or how much, because everybody's needs are different. And I'm pretty sure I remember reading that blood tests don't show all vitamins or show their levels accurately. If you take a regular multi-vitamin, you'll probably get what you need. If there something in it that you don't need, your body will break it down and secrete it. Don't be a sucker. Just because an RN said it, doesn't mean it's true.

nope. this is something that is new. And pretty interesting as well. Is it expensive to get this personalized vitamin as compared to those off the shelves products?

that is so cool, but i dont know if that is applied or used here in our country already. that is cool for you dont have to buy a generic vitamins and you dont know if you get the right vitamins that you need. like for me i dont eat carrots so i should be drinking vitamins that are rich with vitamin A. i will take a look around if that is available in our country. thanks you for this discussion jen.

I thought you were talking about those GMC commercials for the vitamin pack, but I didn't know a doctor or pharmacist could do that! That is pretty awesome, and I think it's great that they can do a blood test. I thought that they could do something like that... it's like checking your blood levels.

Now that is something new and different. It makes sense if you think about it.

I think what you mean is a vitamin blend. We are all individuals and need different things. Not everyone needs iron for instance and can make some sick. Others are still of productive age and need it. There are alot of veribles just like there alot of different types you will find in one brand for different ages and needs. A pharmacist knows all your ills and is more apt to be able to give you all the little minerals and products you personally need and not a bunch of other stuff you don't even need. I think it is a great idea and could probably save you money in the long run getting them in a blend instead of buy each one you need seperatley.

i've never heard of it but its a fantastic idea. i've never heard of it but i need to find out where you can go for the bloodtest to take to the pharmacy. would that be your doctor? i must try this. thanks for the idea.

Hey Jen! I must admit I have never heard of this before ever! I take a multi-vitamin over the counter brand name one! My doctor is not big on vitamins to begin with which is kind of surprising. I am going to see him next week and I can bet he is going to tell me he has never heard of this and he is up on everything that is new because he is constantly going to conferences about all the new things that are available! I will let you know what he has to say! I want to talk to him about taking calcium because of my bone deficieny. I am going to finally ask him about taking a bone density test since I already know from my Orthopedist that I have bone loss in my knees and ankles.

Hi Jen! I have no such idea about pesonalized Vitamins. I think our family Doctor, who knows our health background, is the best judge to prescribe us vitamins.

Good morning, dearest Jen....haven't heard of that personalized service...wonder if it's an "only good in the U.S.A. or TN thing?" But thanks, for the heads up, I will put it on my agenda for my next trip to town! (NO pharmacies, here on this Island!) It's gotta be a good thing, as I know that some my my vitamins, I am overindulging in....and many, probably not enough! Gonna look into this one, thanks, and have a wonderful weekend...I will as my son is coming home for five days, tonite! P.S. I am not ignoring your discussion on "souls"...it still has me thinking, and I have NOT yet come up with a definitive answer! Cheers...and HUGZ!

No, i haven't but i think it sounds like a great idea.

We have pharmacist who specialize in all types of personalized medications. But I didn't know you could get vitamins from them. I have gotten some pain killers from them.

Yes, I have. Especially when I was a kid. I remember used to drink a lot of specific vitamins (in the form of syrup) even if me myself don't know what the function was. But the one based on bloodtest, I haven't experienced something like that before in my life. =) Basicly, we need vitamin, ans the explanation will take you for a while. =)

No, I have never taken or heard of a personalize vitamin. I buy multivitamin at the store and calcuim supplement and take one everyday. Once I forgot to take them and I was tired all day. So, the first thing in the morning I take them. I do not know whether I would want to get a personalized vitamin.