Vitamins

     I feel that vitamins are beneficial for everyone. Always check with your physician before taking anything over the counter if you are taking any prescription medicine. Ask your physician or pediatrician whether the vitamin is right for you or not. Many vitamin or medicine bottles state the proper dosage for your certain age group, but you also need to make sure it is the proper amount for your body weight as well. It is possible to overdose by taking the proper amount if you are under weight, or not get enough nutrients/medicine if you are overweight.       Personally I feel my best when I take raw vitamins or vitamins made from wholefoods. Two great vitamin products on the market that I have taken are Rainbow Light and Vitamin Code. I would highly recommend either product whether you are looking for women's/men's multi-vitamins, calcium, prenatal, DHA etc. It is best to take vitamins with your last meal of the day. Your metabolism starts to slow and the nutrients from your vitamin will remain in your system longer to allow for increased absorption. Also taking your Calcium right before bed time will allow you to sleep better. Studies show the calcium interacts with your nor-epinephrine and serotonin levels to improve your REM sleep. I have been following these rules for the past few years and can tell that I feel and sleep better.
     Be very careful with children's vitamins. Too much iron can lead to fatal poisoning. Also excess Vitamin A and E are dangerous. I would recommend Animal Parade products for children, but again ask your pediatrician for recommended dosages. Animal Parade makes wonderful chewable multi-vitamins with minerals and whole food concentrates including: spirulina (naturally rich in essential nutrients), whole brown rice, broccoli, spinach, mango fruit carrot, cherry and papaya fruit.