I did a search for vitamins and I didn't find any suggestion. I may have missed what was there, or maybe some are hesitant to give advice, I do not know.
I started LCing after seeing a news presentation on the Atkin's diet and looking up info online. I have recently read the Atkin's book, from my library, and found a great section on the supplements he provided for his patients. I compared that to the listing on MY vit's lable and found gaps here and extra there... I would double up, but I know some of the listed amounts are alot higher than Atkin's prescription already. Is there any that fit the outline? Am I just being too 'type-1'?
Open for suggestions...

Hi there.......

Since I'm in Canada, and products tend to be different between our countries, I can't really suggest any particular one for you. However, I'd like to suggest that you take a copy of the profile you are looking for to a health food store or a pharmacy that sells supplements and have them help you find the "right" one.

Just for your interest, Atkins has two other books that are very interesting and that mainly discuss supplements: Dr Atkins Vita-Nutrient Solution and Dr Atkins Age Defying Diet. If you are interested in more detail on supplements, consider reading these.

Marlaine

Thanks for the suggestion and the tips on readings. I'm hoping 'GNC' can help. Thanks again.

It can be dangerous to "double up" on multivitamins if you do it for a long time. This is because you might then be taking in too much Vitamin A & Vitamin D. Most multis are pretty close tothe recommended daily dosage so doubling it for weeks or months could be a NOT good idea.

Instead, supplement the "holes" in the multi with other nutrients that you feel you need.

Vitamin C & the B's are rather self-regulating. Because they are water soluble, if you take in more than your body needs, they just run out the other end.

I take GNC's Women's Ultra Mega without Iron multi (there is a men's ultra mega also). At Walgreens, you can find the exact same vitamin under their brandname for about $5 less (it is marketed as a GNC comparable product). I also supplement with Potassium, an extra calcium, and green tea extract.

Just a thank you for all the great tips, I will have to look around. Thank you.

Thank you for the question and the answers...

I have been looking but have been unable to find one with out Iron in it... So now I know.

Thanks again, Good luck!

So why do we want to look for one that doesn't have iron in it? Is iron not good on this diet?

My guess would be that we get plenty of iron in the meats we eat and need no extras.

as you suggest, I seem to be getting loads from my diet now that I'm eating much more meat as well as dark leafy greens like spinach. I also really find that having a multi with a dose of iron makes my stomach hurt like h#&*, especially if I take it in the morning when I'm having breakfast.

The only time you need to take Iron is if you have a lack of it in the first palce. And yes we get plenty if we are eating the LC way...
If it is taken in excess it can actually build up in your blood and cause bigger problems.

I have been diagnosed as anemic by my doctor. I take iron pills to help. Should I stop taking them now that I am on Atkins?