need more vitamins in my diet, not big on veggies

[NadiaJ]

I am trying to lose weight. and i know by not having vitamins in your diet can slow your metabolism. what are some good vitamins that i can take? I was told prenatals are good to take even if you arent pregnant?

do b6 and b12 vitamins work just as good as the shots and what are some of the best brand vitamins out there?

[thinking more]

Not everyone is big on veg. I can't get five portions down everyday. I have a busy lifestyle and eat fairly well - or at least I thought I did until I started having all sorts of dental problems like decay, receeding gums and bone loss despite very good brushing and flossing habits (my father was a dentist so if nothing else, I do know how to brush). I tried an intensive ph building diet to reduce acidity (I ate tons of vegetables!) with no improvement - in fact I lost a tooth and my teeth had become so sensitive that I was taking painkillers before meals. Anyway, I started taking high dosage supplements (minerals, antioxidents, omega 3-9 and calcium, D & magnesium). Three to four months later I noticed that I was chewing on an icecube (something I like to do in the summer) and not feeling any pain. I haven't had a cavity since. This was about 2 1/2 years ago.
My theory is that average and sometimes poor diet over time (I'm 50 this year) causes all sorts of health problems that supplements can sort out if caught early enough.
Take a look at your whole health picture (not just your weight!) and listen to your body. Eat plenty of protein, good quality fats from whole foods, and fruit and vegetables that you enjoy. Keep your carbs and processed foods to a minimum. If your eating healthy and are active (you don't have to run 9 miles a day!) your weight will take care of itself. Take supplements to support your diet and reduce the impact of stress and environmental factors.
There are a number of good supplements on the market. Do your research and find a brand that works for you. I take Usana and am very happy with them.
Good luck and great health.

[bobthevitaminpill]

Vegetables are waaay superior to tablets if you want to have a healthy diet and lifestyle.

I used to hate vegetables for years, then I discovered steamed vege and it is a great way to eat your greens.

anyway, 5+ servings per day are necessary to keep cancer away.

[bobthetrainer]

taking oral vitamin supplements will not accelerate the rate of weight loss.  You just need to burn more calories than you consume (aka, eat a low cal diet and increase activity level).