Vitamins

[Lupie]

I hope this is the correct place for my question....Ive been lurking for awhile and starting on Atkins on 1/4. Ive read where there should be no iron in the multi vitamins ...is this a huge deal or can i finish what I have before I buy more?? Thanks!

[Super Duper Matt]

Yeah I have a mens one a day but I used to take the Atkins stuff. Should I go out and buy that junk? Does it actually make a difference?

[Bren]

I would say use your best judgement.
The reason for the "no iron" is....... Iron is the one mineral that your body cannot pass. Iron is used during growth and when losing blood. That is when it is important to replenish it. Otherwise, if you have too much it can act as a free radical in your body. When eating the Atkins way we take in sufficient amounts of iron.
That said, when I started (llllooonnngggg ago) I used up what I had left of my regular vitamins as I refused to waste them.. typical me.

[Becky Sue]

Originally Posted by Lupie

I hope this is the correct place for my question....Ive been lurking for awhile and starting on Atkins on 1/4. Ive read where there should be no iron in the multi vitamins ...is this a huge deal or can i finish what I have before I buy more?? Thanks!

Another problem some of us have while eating the low carb way is the dreaded, constipation.

Extra iron can contribute to this problem.

[Lupie]

Thanks everyone! I think Ill just use what I have and then be careful of the iron when I buy new ones....I start the 4th! wooohooo

[Desertthorn]

Welcome Lupie, your in for a great adventure. The price of supplements now adays I think I would also finish them off, but becareful cause to much iron isn't healthy.

[brittnyngc]

Is there any multivitamin in particular that you would recommend taking with Atkins?

[killerbombshell]

There is a One a Day specifically for Low Carbers. This is what I take, as well as a B vitamin.