Anonymous wrote:There is a plethora of evidence-based recommendations available on this topic that come from better sources than strangers on the internet. Google is your friend. Here is a brief starter:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/is-there-really-any-benefit-to-multivitamins

Thanks!

There is a plethora of evidence-based recommendations available on this topic that come from better sources than strangers on the internet. Google is your friend. Here is a brief starter:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/is-there-really-any-benefit-to-multivitamins

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand the word salad you wrote. So here is my interpretation of what it is you are asking:

Eat a variety of foods in every food group and you should be well covered. Even so, I think everyone should take a Vit D/K2 since most everyone if deficient and there aren't reliable food sources to get adequate amounts.

If you are a vegetarian, take a B vitamin supplement.

Do NOT cut out whole grains and legumes. They have many essential vitamins and mineral and soluble fiber which is so beneficial to your gut.

tldr: Can taking vitamins help with weight loss?

I don't understand the word salad you wrote. So here is my interpretation of what it is you are asking:

Eat a variety of foods in every food group and you should be well covered. Even so, I think everyone should take a Vit D/K2 since most everyone if deficient and there aren't reliable food sources to get adequate amounts.

If you are a vegetarian, take a B vitamin supplement.

Do NOT cut out whole grains and legumes. They have many essential vitamins and mineral and soluble fiber which is so beneficial to your gut.

My personal findings are that when I'm undernourished my body will crave certain minerals and vitamins which may lead me to eat more. But this happens over a long period of time. And when I'm on top of my eating meaning I'm eating a lot of nutrient dense foods, then my cravings disappear and I feel satiated throughout the day.

I do take supplements though because I'm female and I need more Vit D + K2 for my bones. I also take a greens supplement.

For a variety of reasons, I’ve wondered how my/our eating habits correlate with nutrition. If my body needs Vit C, for example, It might take one orange — but a family sized bag of potato chips. So, I’m going to try some new multi vitamins, along with some other goals, to see what, if anything, seems to change.
So, Questions: Is my reasoning really as reasonable as it seems to me? Have any of you noted any changes in your eating habits that seem connected to specific changes beyond generally eating nutrient dense foods? Do any of you have vitamins that you would highly recommend?

I’ve taken multi-vitamins to be sure I’m filling in gaps. I just ordered some Kirkland Organic vitamins to see if “food based” vitamins seem any different from more comprehensive but not “food based” supplements. I’m trying to figure out an ongoing plan that might support my personal nutritional needs and reaching a sustainable, lower, long term weight.

Any thoughts about vitamin supplements and their role in a long term weight loss or weight maintenance plan?