Mulit vitamin question

[BirdDawg]

Hi! I'm getting back on Atkins after too long a "break". Regardless, in researching vitamins, and please correct me if I'm wrong, it appears that a "Silver" type without iron is a good choice. My problem is the nickel content as I believe I have an allergy and avoid it at all costs.

Does anyone know of a good vitamin without iron or nickel?

Also, is there any reason not to take l-carnitine and l-glutamine at the same time?

Thanks,

Michelle

[Desertthorn]

Check out Buy Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Low Carb and More at www.Vitacost.com. They seem to have a good selection of vitamins at a fair price. They might have one without nickle. I think you can take both l- together. I do

[Sunny_0ne]

Also, is there any reason not to take l-carnitine and l-glutamine at the same time?

I take them together, too.

[biogeek]

No reason not to take them at the same time. Sorry about your nickel allergy. What makes you think you have an allergy? Have you been tested? Nickel isn't something that I normally look for, so I can't tell you which brands have them vs. not. Good luck on your search!

[BirdDawg]

Thanks, everyone! I picked up a multi from Nature Made. Hope they're worthwhile.

Biogeek, I think I have a nickel allergy due to my severe reactions to plated/coated/cheap jewelry. I'm not certain that a vitamin containing nickel would bother me, but I would rather skip it instead of finding out.

[BirdDawg]

Here's my supplement list so far:

NM Multi for Her 50+
NM Super B Complex
NM Flaxseed Oil

I feel like I should add calcium -- thoughts? Also, between the B complex and multi, I get 330mg of Vitamin C per day. I have to look at my nutritionals book tomorrow, but I don't feel that's enough.

[Desertthorn]

I would add C I think, I take 1000 mg a day and seem to avoid the colds and coughs going around. Make sure you keep the Flax in the refrig, it goes rancid really fast.

[BirdDawg]

Thanks for the tip! Is this true for softgels, too?

[Desertthorn]

I would think so.

[biogeek]

Originally Posted by BirdDawg

Thanks, everyone! I picked up a multi from Nature Made. Hope they're worthwhile.

Biogeek, I think I have a nickel allergy due to my severe reactions to plated/coated/cheap jewelry. I'm not certain that a vitamin containing nickel would bother me, but I would rather skip it instead of finding out.

I don't wear cheap/costume jewelry either because it makes my ears infected. However, I never thought about avoiding ingesting any. That's something you can ask your doctor and get his/her opinion. I'll ask mine when I see him next. Thanks for pointing that out.