A, (Super) B, C, D3...

That's my take on the ABC's...or rather, the Vitamin ABC's!!!

 

I take a healthy handful of vitamins and supplements each day.  Wondering what any of you take (& the why)?

 

I introduced a new supplement this week, Pycnogenol.  I knew of it years ago having read that it would help with acne, I believe (something I have suffered with since about age 14 and now battle along with aging, like wrinkles), but I didn't give it a whirl at the time.  Recently, tho, in a magazine article, it popped up; this time was about how it could help with perimenopausal symptoms.  And I thought to myself, "Huh, I think I remember this helping fight acne.  I'll have to research it!"

 

A little internet research I did!!  It seems that Dr. Oz did a small segment on his show and the discussion was how pycnogenol helps fight aging in the skin!  Whoa!!  I was now thinking: helps with acne, helps with perimenopause AND helps fight wrinkles ~ sign me up!!!

 

I added it to my grocery list for that same day!  The recommended dosage was 25mg/3 times a day, with results to be seen after 12 weeks.  However, I don't take my vitamins several times a day...one and done!  I bought a 50mg dose that I am taking once a day and the supply I bought will get me 60 days.  I know, that's not quite 12 weeks (nor the total of 75 mg/day), but I am going to see if I notice a difference after 2 months. 

 

My daily regimen includes:

Multi vitamin

Calcium with D3

Fish Oil

A

Super B

C

D3

Digestive enzyme

Pycnogenol

Aspirin (every other day to ward off colon cancer)

 

I think soon I will need to buy one of those really large (rather comical...oft times purchased as "Over the Hill" gag gifts) daily vitamin container!  HeeHee!!

 

Oh, and not to be forgotten, as it is THE most important pill I pop each and every morning upon waking: levothyroxin for my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis!  (and none of my vitamin supply is taken until, at least, 4 hours after my generic Synthroid)