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[Juregen]

Did any one else read the report that a huge amount of people's cancer might be related to a lack of Vitamin D?

now if could find that news again.

at least i found this

http://www.newhope.com/nutritionsciencenews/NSN_backs/Mar_00/vitamind.cfm

[jeffkim1972]

My mom used to own a GNC, so i used to take pretty much everything that was offered on an experimental basis.

What have i learned from this? Either it will work, or nothing will happen.

But your body is just a machine, it will respond to what you put into it, and when you get to a point of controlling everything that goes in, you feel good about yourself.

But living in the states the main ones were:
GNC Megaman - daily
B Complex - daily, on and off
Omega-3s - daily
That's all i made i took.

Always like to have pysllium husk lying around. along with probiotics.

CoenzymeQ10 - when i would stay up all night, prevents me from gettng nasua that morning.

Valerian root - when i have been awake for a long time.
Chromium picolinate, usually after a meal ( i don't use it as a diet pill, but to prevent sugar rush).

Worldwide protein drinks
Isopure protein drinks
various protein bars
Other meal replacements - Lean max matrix - cinnamon raisin

Things i never took though: creatine, hgh, prohormones, there used to be this product 1-AD, almost like steroids. Nitrous oxide there was, but never bothered.

we used to sell these awesome low carb bagels and 12 different breads, outselling the bakeries and delis.

After a year in Korea, especially in Mokpo, i haven't been able to keep to this diet plan and i am very often more tired than usual.

I've given up trying to eat healthy in Korea, i just suck everything up now. Never ate Ramen, always ate brown rice, never ate beef, but only white meat, never ate snacks, drank organic juice etc.

Now i've given up, i eat anything that's just available, sure i've put on a few pounds, but i noticed that it still comes off pretty easily.

yes, i was a tightass when it came to eating and health. now i just don't care, if i could somehow find a way to bring 6 months worth of my preferred food, i would.

We eventually sold the store and i took alot of stuff. Then i decided to sell it. Some guy from Italy wanted to buy some protein bars and pay the $50 shipping. I'm thinking this guy is crazy, is he really desperate for protein bars? Now i would probably do the same.

[jeffkim1972]

Which reminds me. I'm down to about 9 megamans i bought in Singapore. I don't want to buy the Korean ones because if you read the label, they're not the same, it looks like centrum's label and cost about 10 times as much.

Anyone get vitamins mailed to them? Even if it is just 2-3 bottles. I heard 6 bottles limit or up to $100 CIF value.

[jeffkim1972]

[gyopogirlfromtexas]

I was taking my solar nails out yesterday, and wow, these pills made my nails really really strong. Amazed, they used to be so brittle. I'm probably having to buy a year's supply soon.

[Adventurer]

[thebum]

i'm almost out of cal-mag-zinc supplements, but these days, more than 95% of what i eat comes from this list: http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php so i am pretty sure i'm getting all the vitamins/minerals/nutrition i need!

[CeleryMan]

To those who have a strong background in fitness, nutrition, training, etc. I'd like to pose a question ...

Having been in Seoul now for 13 months, my overall physical well-being has taken a hit. There have been numerous threads regarding hair loss, breathing problems and skin disorders from air pollution, weight loss/gain from a poor diet, and a general feeling of sluggishness/fatigue ... I've experienced and continue to endure many of these "symptoms" of living in Seoul.

The root cause of the above-mentioned "ills" have to stem from a poor diet. For those of you from the US or other Non-Asian countries. How do you cope with staying healthy in Korea? Although I eat 3 squares a day, avoid the high sodium, high fat, foods, I still can't shake this "Korean Fatigue!" How does taking a multi-vit help if you're already malnourished from an all "Korean Food Diet?"

I'd love to hear your stories or insight on how to overcome or trick your body into feeling healthier.

[pharflung]

B.B.

[articulate_ink]

You can order vitamins and supplements through www.vitaminlife.com, and have things shipped over. Shipping is expensive, so it's probably best either to place a whopping order (as I did) or go in with several friends.

I stock up on personal care products, over-the-counter medicines, and lots of other things when I travel abroad. The selection here kind of blows, and the language barrier doesn't help... especially when you factor in the need to ask for everything at the pharmacy. In Hong Kong I found a great multivitamin, and bought a year's worth. I think it costs the equivalent of 10,000 per bottle. It's MUCH cheaper to buy things in Malaysia and Thailand. Go to Watsons, Boots, or Guardian and go crazy!

[CeleryMan]

I'm coming to the realization that my physical condition is a result of mental exhaustion or shall I say emotional burnout with the daily grind of living and working in Seoul. Perhaps vitamins and supplements might help minimize my physical fatigue in the short run, but I think a permanent change of scenery is what's inevitably needed.

I will never again take clean air, green grass, open space and the Southern CA bohemian beach lifestyle for granted EVER again! Seoul City has truly humbled this soon-to-be American ajoshi

[waltjocketty]

here's an article suggesting that multivitamin use can caue prostate cancer: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-05/jotn-mu051007.php

[simone]

Anyone know of a place where you can get unground flax seed? I like to grind it fresh, like my coffee.

GNC has it, but it's ground, and something like 45,000 won for a pound!

At 2 tbsp/day that makes my flax habit close to 100 bucks a month! Oil is fine too, but it goes bad so quickly, and I like the additional fiber and nutty taste the flax has dumped into my oatmeal.

[nobbyken]

Vitamin C, 500mg tablets.
At least 1 a day, more if I have a cold to fend off. If going to bed with a cold, I take a few grams worth of vitamin C.

When I forget in Korea, I pick up colds very easy.
Fruit and Vitamins are so expensive here.

I order lots of vitamin C from in UK from Halland & Barret (excellent price & offers), and parents send a bottle out in a parcel every few months.


Not as good as real vitamins, but takes away the worry of trying to eat enough fruit.

[Bramble]