Re: Who Takes What?
I take a fish oil blend which includes vitamin D & K and calcium. I started taking it when I was vit D deficient a couple of years ago even though I was taking cod liver oil capsules, spending time outdoors and getting winter sun.
I bought this combination because I when the deficiency was discovered I read that you need a combo pill of D and K to metabolise the D properly. I can't remember the details now, but it seems to be a good supplement. Unfortunately it's discontinued so not sure what to do when I run out.
I sometimes take Vit C / zinc combo supplements if I have a cold, have an injury (such as when I nearly sliced my finger off by touching a new sabatier knife!) or feeling run down. I don't always eat enough fruit and I think vit C is used up faster when you get sick or run down, but it makes me feel perkier.
Some people have trouble absorbing vits from food. I have an allergic reaction to gluten so I have to eat a particular diet, plus then I have to balance the acid reflux. I need an extra supplement because I don't seem to get enough from eating. Plus sometimes you just don't eat right because you're busy or dealing with a crisis. I agree with the poster who said it's good to take something as a backup.