Prenatals?

[Brianna_Beauty413]

Has anyone brought or thought about bringing Prenatal Vitamins with them to the playa? Most of them give you 100% of all the necessary vitamins you need for the day (and more!) For anybody who doesn't know - Prenatal's are used for women to take before/during pregnancy to help keep them and the baby healthy. But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.
Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,
Bri<3

[Savannah]

That sounds like a good idea to me. I usually bring at least some Flintstones chewables, some Emergen-C, and some Sam-E (an amino acid good for the liver and mood, which is good if you've overdone it). Sometimes additional B vitamins. Sun & alcohol will take B vitamins right out of you, and a vitamin B complex helps prevent liver damage (a little) when taken with dinner before drinking and carousing, according to at least 1 study--don't know if the study was replicated.

Some daily V-8 and/or various 100% juices are smart too, in case one's vitamins aren't powerful or up to snuff.

[Brianna_Beauty413]

I've never heard of Sam-E, but that sounds awesome! Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely make sure to pack some Vitamin C and B

[Savannah]

There's a discussion of 5-HTP (another amino acid) in this thread--it's another supplement some folks take out on the playa or when they get home, in case of a dip in serotonin.

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=50668

[ygmir]

Doc Pyro bring absinth as a "pre-coital" vitamin, if that helps.

[Brianna_Beauty413]

Sometimes I wish there was a "like" button on these threads for comments lol

[moonrise]

This reminds me of a heavy drinker I worked with years ago. He would take MIDOL for his hangovers!!

[Savannah]

Hehe. I wonder which formula? I hope it wasn't the version acetaminophen (Tylenol). That's murder on an overtaxed liver! Apparently there are several kinds of Midol. *googles* Some have acetaminophen, some have ibuprofen, some have naproxen sodium.

Ibuprofen is not so bad for hangovers actually--unless you're in the habit of 3 drinks or more per day. Aspirin is about the safest, but even then there's possibility of stomach bleed (technically true also of ibuprofen and naproxen).

I like aspirin, juice, water, coffee. And food.

Hey, this article isn't bad.
http://www.chow.com/food-news/53773/hangover-helpers/

I'm drifting a thread again.

[Dr. Pyro]

Doc Pyro bring absinth as a "pre-coital" vitamin, if that helps.

Absinthe isn't too shabby as a "post-coital" vitamin either.

[ygmir]

Doc Pyro bring absinth as a "pre-coital" vitamin, if that helps.

Absinthe isn't too shabby as a "post-coital" vitamin either.

yeah, buy by then, your looks, and her judgement don't matter.(her, but I suppose I should say "their", so as not to be gender biased, depending on proclivities)

[illy dilly]

But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.
Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,
Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

[AntiM]

Milk thistle is great for livers.

[Brianna_Beauty413]

But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.
Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,
Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

I did not know that! Maybe just try to find some mens/womens multi-vitamins to take with

thanks for the advice!

[ygmir]

But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.
Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,
Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

help me with the dangerous potassium part..............please........

[theCryptofishist]

help me with the dangerous potassium part..............please........

Hey, wikipedia's back!

Ingestion of large amounts of potassium compounds can lead to hyperkalemia strongly influencing the cardiovascular system. Potassium chloride is used in the United States for death penalty via lethal injection.

But anything in large enough quantities is poisonous. Or dangerous. So, it's not too good an idea to take multiple multi-vitemins. It maybe okay to increase for the playa, I simply don't have enough education to know, but not all the time.

[illy dilly]

I don't know all the details of why Potassium is so dangerous either. But you'll notice that most multivitamins wont have more than 2% of the "recommended" Potassium.
I think part of it is that a lot of foods already have plenty of potassium, and that taking a supplement on top of eating healthy makes it very easy to overdose.
I imagine that the 2% they put in most multivitamins is no danger to the average healthy person, but its worth thinking about if you have other health issues.

[Brianna_Beauty413]

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But anything in large enough quantities is poisonous. Or dangerous. So, it's not too good an idea to take multiple multi-vitemins. It maybe okay to increase for the playa, I simply don't have enough education to know, but not all the time.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure you'd be fine taking them. Or even half of one twice daily. Just as long as you don't down them like a crazy person! I just thought it'd be a good idea to take some to the playa, just in case you get vitamin deficiency along with dehydration

[ygmir]

with K and Na being such close cousins, and, as I understand, K will usurp the position of Na in body chemistry, but is "better" for you.
Unless it's the fact that K has stronger reactions, to the same set of circumstances than Na.
No Na is added to vitamins, for obvious reasons.

and, yeah, anything overdone, can be poisonous, for sure.
K being highly water soluble, I'm sure it's shed fairly rapidly.

I'm not advocating taking a lot of K. Just wondering, where the warning for it comes from, if compared to Na.

[Savannah]

But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.
Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,
Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

That's a very good point about the iron. It's apparently easy to overdose on it. I think I did it once in college to a mild degree, when I was experimenting with my vitamin intake and took an iron supplement on top of a normal chewable multi. My skin on my arms turned red and rough and ceased when I stopped taking the additional supplementation (I kept the multi-vitamin). I've read over and over since then that iron should be handled carefully, preferably with a doctor's opinion.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/40466 ... -symptoms/

Excess zinc can mimic urinary tract infections. </random>

[illy dilly]

I'm pretty sure you'd be fine taking them. Or even half of one twice daily. Just as long as you don't down them like a crazy person! I just thought it'd be a good idea to take some to the playa, just in case you get vitamin deficiency along with dehydration

Yeah agree, most folks would be just fine. And it is a good idea to keep some multivitamins around.
Its also worth noting the risks of taking a multivitamin or supplement that is designed for a different person with very particular needs.

[AntiM]

I nearly did in MyLarry with multi-vitamins, we had no idea he had hemochromatosis. We do now. Even C and A can be problematic for him in larger doses.

[ygmir]

I nearly did in MyLarry with multi-vitamins, we had no idea he had hemochromatosis. We do now. Even C and A can be problematic for him in larger doses.

wow........I must now know 5 or 6 people with hemochromatosis. IIRC, it's pretty specific to males.

[AntiM]

I nearly did in MyLarry with multi-vitamins, we had no idea he had hemochromatosis. We do now. Even C and A can be problematic for him in larger doses.

wow........I must now know 5 or 6 people with hemochromatosis. IIRC, it's pretty specific to males.

Have you ever looked at his hands? He has iron cups he grew in his knuckles.

[ygmir]

I nearly did in MyLarry with multi-vitamins, we had no idea he had hemochromatosis. We do now. Even C and A can be problematic for him in larger doses.

wow........I must now know 5 or 6 people with hemochromatosis. IIRC, it's pretty specific to males.

Have you ever looked at his hands? He has iron cups he grew in his knuckles.

no........tell me more.....

[wh..sh]

Taking multi-vitamins or prenatals is not going to bring any instant effect to one's health. Usually, vitamins take anywhere from weeks to month before one starts seeing any effect on health (depending on the vitamins).
I would hardly expect that popping prenatals/vitamins during week's time on desert is going to be of any instant help.

I do like electrolytes to help with hydration and it sure does make for a refreshing drink on playa. Vit B drinks help with fatigue caused due to dehydration. So don't be dehydrated.

As anything else, health can only be improved over time. I am not a strong supporter of vitamin supplements unless someone is in dire need of it. Eating right is the first choice.

[Brianna_Beauty413]

Taking multi-vitamins or prenatals is not going to bring any instant effect to one's health. Usually, vitamins take anywhere from weeks to month before one starts seeing any effect on health (depending on the vitamins).
I would hardly expect that popping prenatals/vitamins during week's time on desert is going to be of any instant help.

I do like electrolytes to help with hydration and it sure does make for a refreshing drink on playa. Vit B drinks help with fatigue caused due to dehydration. So don't be dehydrated.

As anything else, health can only be improved over time. I am not a strong supporter of vitamin supplements unless someone is in dire need of it. Eating right is the first choice.

What drinks would you suggest that have Vitamin B in them? I'm guessing energy drinks obviously wouldn't be a good idea..so much caffeine that you'd be dehydrated in no time!

I'm thinking I'll bring a couple cases of Pedialite? Electrolytes!

Bringing some "Gatorade Rain" might be a good idea too. Less sugar, more electrolytes. That's what I drank when I was pregnant to keep from getting dehydrated during morning sickness.

[wh..sh]

Emergen-C and Electrolyte.
And this year, I plan to bring milk. If I throw it in cooler, I am hoping I can save it for a week.

[ygmir]

Emergen-C and Electrolyte.
And this year, I plan to bring milk. If I throw it in cooler, I am hoping I can save it for a week.

freeze it. That's what I do with my coffee cream. it seems to work fine, as long as I shake before pouring (the cream)

[oneeyeddick]

most Organic milks have a shelf life of 1 1/2 to 2 months thanks to "ultrahomoganization".

Costs a little more but actually tastes better too, and available in cooler friendly plastic half gallon jugs.

[AntiM]

most Organic milks have a shelf life of 1 1/2 to 2 months thanks to "ultrahomoganization".

Costs a little more but actually tastes better too, and available in cooler friendly plastic half gallon jugs.

I got some organic single serve long life flavored organic milk boxes. Much longer shelf life than a couple months. I'm not at home so I can't check them, but it was around six months? Horizon brand (chocolate and vanilla and strawberry).