Hey all...

I noticed that there are many people who do not know what the recommended daily values for Vitamins and minerals are.

Below is a general list of the daily recommended values.

Please confirm with your doctor if your individual needs are different and use this as a general guide..

Vitamin A, 700 mcg (fat soluble)

Vitamin C, 75 mg

Vitamin D, 10 mcg (fat soluble)

Vitamin E, 15 mg (fat soluble)

Vitamin K, 90 mcg (fat soluble)

Thiamin, 1.1 mg

Riboflavin, 1.1 mg

Niacin, 14 mg

Vitamin B6, 1.5 mg

Folate, 400 mcg

Vitamin B12, 2.4 mcg

Pantothenic acid, 5 mg

Calcium, 1,200 mg

Copper, 1,156 mcg

Iron, 8 mg

Magnesium, 320 mg

Manganese, 1.8 mg

Phosphorus, 700 mg

Selenium, 55 mcg

Zinc, 8.6 mg

Potassium, 4.7 g

Edit... i should probably mention this includes the vitamins and minerals that you are getting from food....

So be mindful not to overdose on the fat soluble vitamins

Edited June 10, 201610 yr by AussieGirl81

Thank you. I take calcium as part of my daily but it's low. I guess I should get more with a supplement

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Thank you. I take calcium as part of my daily but it's low. I guess I should get more with a supplement

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Calcium is generally around 1,000 to 1,200... but one also needs to consider the calcium one is getting from their food.... out of all the Vitamins.... calcium is the least of my worries as i am eating lots of calcium rich foods.

Thank you, but I have read numerous threads regarding calcium citrate.

Thats correct calcium citrate is better for absorption for us...

My surgeon has us take double what you've listed here. It really does vary by program and surgeon.

My surgeon has us on different amounts too....

This is the general basic recommended daily intake to get your nutrients... not wls specific or individual specific... everyone should check with their surgeon what their specific requirements are ☺

To maximize your investment, look up the best time to take supplements and realize not all of them go together http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/dont-mix-calcium-iron