We all know that vitamin supplements can be beneficial, but knowing which ones to take can be tricky. I’ve been using vitamins for awhile and I consider myself to fairly knowledgeable on that subject, but my knowledge is mainly limited to what I need and use personally. It’s another story when a friend asks me for advice. What I need may be very different from what my husband, my friend, or relative needs.
Look at the vitamin aisle here at my local store. There are so many options it can be downright overwhelming. And that’s just one side of the aisle too!
How do we know what to get?
Centrum Nutrition Possible makes it easy to pin-point exactly what you need. It’s free to sign up and then you take their online assessment where their experts make recommendations for you, based on your answers.
The assessment is easy and I thought it was fun. It’s not a typical boring questionaire; instead it has colorful graphics and a fun interface. You start by answering some basic questions – age, gender, etc. and then you opt for any “health areas” you may be interested in.
I picked Immunity and Energy/Metabolism (what Mom doesn’t need more energy?) I would have loved to pick a couple more like Energy & Metabolism, but you have to draw the line somewhere.
Then I answered questions about diet and lifestyle – like my eating habits and how much exercise I do. (I wish they had an option for running around after kids – that would have added a lot to my “fitness” plan, haha)
The whole assessment probably took about 5 minutes and once it was complete, it provided me with a list of recommended supplements and why I should take them. And there’s a fantastic coupon offer for $10.00 off any ProNutrients Supplement when you buy any Centrum Multivitamin! That makes for some very cheap vitamins!
Nutrition Possible makes it simple to know exactly what you need. Whether you already have an idea about what supplements you should be taking, but you want to make sure you’re not missing anything or if you have no idea where to start, Nutrition Possible is a great tool.
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1 lucky winner will receive a $25 Amex gift card from Centrum!
Rules:
This giveaway ends on March 5, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.
Open to the US only, ages 18+.
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About Erika
Twitter: twenteries
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The site recommends I take a Omega-3 supplement.
Took the assessment and it said I could use more whole grains.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
The site recommended I need more fiber
It was recommended that I take calcium and fiber.
I need more calcium and fiber in my diet too.
Twitter: shuggysmommy
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I took the quiz and it says I need more calcium! thanks!
ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com
Said I could use Vitamin D
I’m missing Calcium!
Lacking Vit. D
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
Twitter: kymnasium
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the quiz says I need more calcium thank you!
Twitter: methhamfetabean
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Vitamin D was recommended.
The site recommends I take a Omega-3 supplement.
The site recommended more Calcium
Magnesium and B vitamins
Vitamin D was recommended for me.
Multivitamins , fiber and omega 3
Twitter: smallftprints
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I was a little surprised to find out that calcium is recommended for me. Interesting! Thanks for this opportunity!
Sml Footprints
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Vitamin B12
Fiber
Twitter: bootswon
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I took the quiz and I did not get my assesment. So, I don’t know what the answer for me is. connie danielson
Vitamin D
Twitter: cranepuffin
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Calcium
vitamin and omega 3
Twitter: 8DaysAWeekMom
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It said I need more Vitamin D
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Twitter: LKARambo
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I need more Vitamin D
Twitter: craftyzoo
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vitamin D
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Calcium with vitamin D
Twitter: susan750
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i took the quiz and i need more calcium in my diet
Twitter: rebekahmercier
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The site recommended vitin B 12, fiber and omega 3
Twitter: kytah00
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THEY SUGGESTED I START TAKING A MULTI-VITAMIN
Twitter: BusyTennMom
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I need to eat more vegetables and calcium.
vitamin d
I need calcium ..
I did the assessment, but it’s not working for me. I looked through the list of suppliments and I know I’d benefit from taking Vitamin B3 Niacin to keep my energy up and metabolism level, and Vitamin B9 Folic Acid because I’m nursing.
Twitter: lilboxism
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I needed more calcium!
calcium
Twitter: cistran
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I need to take more fiber
I need more calcium
I took the assessment (which was actually pretty fun!!) and when I came to the end, it showed no suggested supplements, foods, or activities. I’m pretty healthy, I think, but I was surprised it had absolutely no suggestions. It did show my top concerns are “energy & metabolism” and “stress management”… which is VERY accurate!
I need Omega 3s
kcoud33 at gmail dot com
B12, ha. I need SOOOO much more.
It says I need more calicum.
Twitter: someluckydog
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Centrum Specialist Energy
It recommended more iron intake
calcium!
I learned that I’m deficient in Vitamin D ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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The site stated I need more fiber. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
Twitter: benz1171
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Calcium.
I need more Omega 3
Omega 3
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Apparently I need more Vitamin D, which REALLY surprises me.
it was reccomended that I take a multivitamin because I lack in everything
The sIte recommended I take calcium
Twitter: skkorman
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I need more fiber!
Im missing iron!
It was recommended that I take PhytoNutrients. Looks like I have some research to do!
Twitter: facetwit17
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The site recommends I take a Omega-3 supplement – thanks
Twitter: clc408
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I need more calcium.
Said I needed more calcium
Calcium was recommended
Twitter: Rumbletiger
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I was told a multivitamin and omega-3.
They recommended Calcium!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
vitamin d
Twitter: kdkdkd
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It recommended an Omega-3 supplement
omega-3. I didn’t even know what that was!
Vit D and seafood
Twitter: H3artonF1r3
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I didn’t have any suggestions. Thanks for the giveaway.
Twitter: kathrynskloset
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The assessment told me I need more whole grains. Thanks for the giveaway!
katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com
vitamin D
Vitamin D
Twitter: gopilates
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it says i need vitamin d
Twitter: furygirl3132
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I need more Omega 3. Thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net
Twitter: aishawed
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Multivitamins for ne
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Twitter: carolinadove
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An Omega-3 supplement was recommended for me.
I completed the plan, but it didn’t recommend anything.
Phytonutrients…who knew…
Twitter: foodhistorian
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The Pronutrients Probotics was reccommended.
Twitter: jbmthill
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I need vitamin D
I need more calcium
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I need more Vitamin D
dhsauers(at)gmail.com
I need an Omega-3 supplement
Omega 3 for me too!
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Twitter: stowelljg
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The assessment suggested that I need more Omega-3s, which I do get with supplements. The one problem with the assessment is that it doesn’t take into consideration what supplements I am already taking. IT should to be able to give a more accurate assessment.
Twitter: JalapenoMama
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Took the assessment – I need Omegas.
thank you
Mine can’t figure out what I need.
Suggested Supplements
We don’t have any supplement suggestions for you yet.
Have you completed your plan?
Suggested Foods
We don’t have any food suggestions for you yet.
Have you completed your plan?
Suggested Activities
We don’t have any lifestyle or exercise suggestions yet.
Have you completed your plan?
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no recommended supplements for me!
bummer
Vitamin D
Calcium was recommended.
I took the Centrum Nutrition Possible assessment and I found that I should be taking a Multivitamin (I am), Phytonutrients, Omega-3 and Vitamin D
abfantom at yahoo dot com
A Multivitamin is indicated!
A Multivitamin was recommended.
Twitter: tracylr233
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I need more calcium. Thanks for the giveaway!
Twitter: mverno
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Multivitamin: heart health specific
Vitamin D
Twitter: rlego
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a multivitamin
Twitter: blueirisheyes
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No recommended supplements for me
Vitamin B12
B12 Was recommended to me
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Twitter: AnnJopb
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I need more calcum
Twitter: katygmorris
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I need Vitamin D. Looks like a lot of us do!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
Twitter: maxfate
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I need Phytonutrients.
i need more calcium
tmarie56@hotmail.com
I need more iron, who knew?
i need more calcium
Twitter: Lyndadawinda
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I need more calcium
Multivitamins were recommended!
Phytonutrients
I took the assessment and it recommended that I take a multivitamin, phytonutrients, omega-3, and vitamin D.
2/25 voted picket fence, have been voting daily.
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
After I completed the plan it had no suggestions for me.
I need to take Iron
i learned that i need more Vitamin D
It told me there were no suggested items…either I am that unhealthy or I am more healthy than most…
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It recommended I take calcium.
Twitter: MissingLynxx
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Vitamin D – a good recommendation
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vegetables
pkeintz@gmail.com
Vitamin D
i need iron big time
recommended the omega-3 supplement.
picket fence vote 2/27
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
I need more Omega 3… back to the fish oil, I guess.
Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
I don’t get enough calcium from the food that I eat which I also need to change that…but taking Centrum can replenish this for me as well.
Twitter: auntiethesis
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Calcium for me
multi-vitamin
Twitter: ptowngirl
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An energy specific multi vitamin was suggested for me.
I need some vitamin D.
Thanks for the contest.
It recommended calcium for me.
I did both the energy & brain health test an dthey didn
t suggest anything!
more fiber
Twitter: Elkaye
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My assessment didn’t have any suggestions for me, but I think I’d probably need to take a calcium supplement.
Calcium
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
Twitter: Janellcp
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I need more calcium and fiber
It was recommended that I get more calcium
More Omega-3 and probiotics were recommended for me!
It gave me no suggestions ( i have a very healthy lifestyle), but I could use more exercise.
I need more Omega 3
MultiVitamin and Omega-3 were both on my assessment. Vitamin D as an also consider.
Twitter: RussrpmMoore
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recommends Calcium with vitamin d
They suggest multivitamins, calcium and omega-3.
I need an Omega-3 supplement
It recommended calcium
They suggest multivitamins, and omega-3
I need more vitamin D
I need more Omega-3!
need vitamin d
Twitter: MorganEdger
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It said I need more calcium!
Twitter: PoofyLoofy
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It didn’t give me any suggestions.
We don’t have any supplement suggestions for you yet.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Phytonutrients were recommended for me.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
Twitter: ajoy1332
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multi-vitamin
An Omega-3 supplement.
More Calcium was Recommended.
i need to eat more wheat products according to the assessment
It was recommended that I take more Omega 3! What a great idea to help us find what we are lacking!
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I need more iron.
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
An Omega-3 supplement.
Twitter: aliciaz
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I could use more Vitamin C
Assessment said I could use more Vitamin D and Vitamin B-12 in my daily diet.
I apparently need more Vitamin D lol
I was recommended vitamin D
I need more fiber.
Twitter: amy16323
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i need more fiber
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Twitter: martiparks
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Calcium with vitamin D.
Twitter: 88MichelleS
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I need more calcium
Twitter: Sarafan2
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I need more fruits and veggies,, and more excercise daily.
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Calcium
Twitter: ktkatherine
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Vitamin D was suggested to me.
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I can use more calcium.
Twitter: WinneratLife
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An age appropriate multivitamin was recommended, calcium with vitamin D and Probiotics.
I need some Omega 3 and calcium.
more calcium
o boy is that for me
Twitter: crankyyanky1
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The site said I needed more omega 3, fiber, and veggies
It suggested I need Omega 3 and fiber.
I need more potasium. Thanks for the giveaway.
calcium
Twitter: ScentualBeauty1
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Calcium and Omega 3
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THANKS!!
Calcium and Vitamin D
carolkfoster at comcast dot net
Twitter: cadenhenry
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more yummy fiber
Twitter: ChevSopkin
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I need higher levels of Omega 3 and B Vitamins.
Twitter: ChevSopkin
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I need higher levels of Omega 3 and B Vitamins. I’ve been told this before too… maybe I should start listening
Twitter: ChevSopkin
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oops, sorry for the duplicate!
Twitter: lmurley2000
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i need to take vitamin d
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
Omega 3 and Fiber were recommended for me! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
calcium
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
wow, that was kinda long to take.
I was recommended to try Omega-3.
Twitter: lizzieboo1961
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Calcium.
says I need more omega 3
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Omega-3 which is a great thing.
Twitter: *
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It suggest Calcium for me.
calcium and iron
marygardner49 at aol dot com
Iron was recommended for me
beth.rees333 at gmail dot com
I need to take an omega 3 supplement.
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Omega-3
Thanks for the giveaway…assessment suggests Omega-3 & Vitamin D.
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It looks like I need Fiber!
Fiber was recommended for me.