Vitamin Water good enough?

[darkxshade]

If I drink a can of coke a day, do I still need to buy blow to go with my hooker?

 

[nageov3t]

Vitamin Water is actually not 'good' at all

it fools you into thinking it's healthy by tasting bad.

 

[Barfo]

OP, you're a flamming moron.

 

[silverpig]

You are a moron if you think you can walk into a 7-11, pick up a drink in the fridge section and walk out with the vitamins you need for the day. I am stunned by the lack of common sense people display when it comes to their health and diet...stunned.

They sell apple juice at the 7-11... that's got like 150% vitamin C.

But yeah, OP, eat some vegetables.

 

[zinfamous]

Do you have a source for that?

depends on the vitamins, but many are indeed water soluble, and many of this supplements are indeed a waste.



...also, vitamin water is quite the joke.

 

[MJinZ]

it fools you into thinking it's healthy by tasting bad.

Wut wut V-Wat is mad tasty yo!

I take the "Energy" one as a workout drink as it has some caffeine and sugar to power through.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Drink "water water." It comes from the faucet.

Then, eat fvcking food.

BAM, you got your vitamins!

(note: by "food" I mean actual food, like veggies, meats, breads, cheese, fruits, not that shit that comes in a box!)

 

[Turin39789]

lacking a medical condition follow this plan -

Eat: food(vegetables, meat, dairy, nuts, legumes, fruit)
drink: water, milk, beer, whiskey, wine
pills: n/a

 

[nageov3t]

Wut wut V-Wat is mad tasty yo!

I take the "Energy" one as a workout drink as it has some caffeine and sugar to power through.

for the amount of calories/sugar it has in it, I'd be a lot more inclined to drink a bottle of snapple or OJ.

 

[MJinZ]

for the amount of calories/sugar it has in it, I'd be a lot more inclined to drink a bottle of snapple or OJ.

About 100 calories, which you can shed in about 5 or 10 minutes on the treadmill. Those 100 calories help a lot when your groggy trying to squat though.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

You know guys, he's asking a legitimate question about a common misconception which he is not claiming to be an expert about.

Maybe calling him a moron and flaming idiot is a little counterproductive.

Just saying.

 

[child of wonder]

 

[MJinZ]

Mega Irony as it should read "Vitamin Water to Book Ratio" or "1:3"

 

[Gibson486]

You know guys, he's asking a legitimate question about a common misconception which he is not claiming to be an expert about.

Maybe calling him a moron and flaming idiot is a little counterproductive.

Just saying.

It's typical ATOT.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

my doctor was all "hey, you should start taking a multivitamin and iron supplement."

but if the internet tells me I don't need to...

Does your doctor happen to sell vitamin supplements?

 

[nageov3t]

Does your doctor happen to sell vitamin supplements?

no.

what kind of doctor sells vitamin supplements?

 

[bignateyk]

LOL @ vitamin water.

I love watching lardasses walking around drinking the stuff thinking that it is good for them.

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

they should change the expression "drinking the koolaid" to "drinking the vitamin water".

 

[Dankk]

I know this has already been pointed out, but yes, Vitamin Water is not very good for you. It's basically sugar water with a tiny amount of synthetic vitamins added in. Tasty, yes. But for real vitamins look elsewhere.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

So, anyone recommend a good multivitamin? I don't eat a lot (low metabolism + thin) so it's actually hard for me to get a well rounded diet in a day. Planning on taking a multivitamin as a just incase. Already take vitamin D (50000 IU) once a month for a deficiency, but doctor said it'd be fine to take a multivitamin on top of that.

 

[chrisg8888]

honest tea!

 

[Alone]

Vitamin water only has just enough "vitamins" to qualify the title. There is not nearly as much in there as there is in a supplemental tab.

Not to mention, vitamin supplementation is rarely required (though sensible to take because there are no downsides in common dosages). Ditch the vitamin water, pick up daily supplemental multi vitamin, and perhaps some additional iron supplements and you'll be more than okay (and it's cheaper in the long run).

So, anyone recommend a good multivitamin? I don't eat a lot (low metabolism + thin) so it's actually hard for me to get a well rounded diet in a day. Planning on taking a multivitamin as a just incase. Already take vitamin D (50000 IU) once a month for a deficiency, but doctor said it'd be fine to take a multivitamin on top of that.

Supplements won't correct a serious deficiency in a persons diet. They're only meant to be a little extra in case you MIGHT be lacking. This goes for most supplements on the market.

Any multivitamin will do, really. Personally, I take AST 32x MultiPro. Though, most people won't be too happy with these vits as they're giant horse pills and it's recommended to take 2x a day (which is hugely in excess of most vitamins).

Take whatever's cheapest. In this case, it more than likely doesn't make a different.

Also, unless you have a GNC gold card, you're probably best just buying from a drug store, as the prices will usually be more forgiving.

Ultimately, as I've stated, it's hardly worth taking for the average person. If you're going to supplement anything (assuming you at least exercise occasionally), it would be preferable to take Creatine (I'm not going to get into a discussion about that. Actually, I might, but don't encourage me).

Eat good, feel good.

 

[ussfletcher]

my doctor was all "hey, you should start taking a multivitamin and iron supplement."

but if the internet tells me I don't need to...

Unless you are anemic or a woman, you don't need an iron supplement.

 

[nageov3t]

Unless you are anemic or a woman, you don't need an iron supplement.

I'm anemic. or at least in danger of becoming so... I get bloodwork done every 6 months.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Mega Irony as it should read "Vitamin Water to Book Ratio" or "1:3"

yes, would be awesome if no self pwnage