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Is it okay to take multivitamin supplements without prescription? For example, I was thinking of taking Zincovit multivitamin tablets for women. How long should I use it and should I have it daily? Do I have to supplement it with omega 3 supplements or iron folic tablets? Is there any negative effects to it?
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Yes, you can take Zincovit without a prescription. Multivitamins are a combination of essential vitamins and minerals that help support your overall health and improve your immunity. Supplements should be added to fill the gap in the diet, not to replace any food.
-They are especially useful when your daily diet lacks a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, and you are unable to meet your nutrient needs due to a busy lifestyle, low appetite, or dietary restrictions.
-If you are eating a balanced diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats, your body may already be getting what it needs. Taking unnecessary supplements can do more harm than good in the long run.
-But if you are taking supplements, take them for 3 months and then see how you are feeling. Iron supplements will depend on your iron levels. It is also advisable to take tests before taking any supplement. If you are vegetarian and feel that you need to take omega supplements, then start with having walnuts and flaxseeds as they are rich sources of omega 3.
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Without prescription is fine
But still need focus on the levels of them in body
Over dose level can also cause problems
So first confirm your blood vitals vitamin levels then follow accordingly
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Yes, it’s generally okay to take multivitamin like Zincovit especially if
Your diet lack of variety
You’re under stress or fatigue
You’re recovering from illness
You’re vegetarian or vegan
You have hair fall , brittle nails or weak immunity
About Zincovit
It’s a multivitamin- mineral supplement that includes
Zinc
Vitamin A, B -complex , C,D,E
Selenium
Frolic acid
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It’s support immunity, energy levels, skin, hair , and antioxidants defence
✅. Duration and Dosage
Safe daily dosage - 1 tablet/ day after food
Recommend duration: 2-3 months
Take a break afterwards or reassess with a doctor/ dietitian
Do you need additional supplements????
Folic Acid + Iton
Needed if heavily menstrual, have fatigue, pale skin , or low haemoglobin
Omega -3
Supplements if your diet lacks of flaxseed, chia seeds , walnuts and fish
Safe dosage : 250-500 mg EPA + DHA / day
Not included in Zincovit, so can be taken separately if needed
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You don’t need supplements, if you don’t have deficiencies. Always do a blood test and check with doctor.
Never take iron supplements without having anemia. Similarly for folic acid, unless you are deficient or planning to conceive you don’t need it.
I write about different supplements in my blog regularly. Please take a look. https://www.pragmaticnutritionist.com/blog
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I think if not needed, then please don't take.
And get it prescribed by a professional Physician/ Doctor
Anything less or more in the body is harmful.
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Do your blood tests, show to a good Doctor, then take any supplements.
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A Nutritionist can also guide better in case of supplementary nutrition
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Good afternoon,
Thank you for your question.
Don't have any supplements without doctors prescription.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
No it’s not healthy to take any vitamin without a prescription or deficiency even excessive intake of any vital is not good. Avoid consuming any supplements without any deficiency
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Provides your medical reports please and recent height and weight.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls join video consultation online.
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Ms. Priya Gupta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
2 yrs exp
Varanasi
Everything is fine if it is not crossing the limit. Without any prescription will may lead to overburden for the body.
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Kindly consult to and good doctor or nutritionist to know the exact amount of daily requirement according to your body.
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