Should I stop all vitamins 1 week before blood test's

[ausmith 374]

My husband and I are due for our 12mth blood test next month. I'm wondering if we should stop our Vitamins for a week to give a true reading of where we are at. Has anyone tried this, or any opinion on why we should or should not do this

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I have been told to do this, all my bloodwork was done during "normal" consumption. i did find out that certain numbers - like cholesterol, are not accurate if you drank coffee so I do all my blood work completely fasting (except water).

This spring I was having some health issues and did blood work when I WAS not fasting and when I was NOT taking Vitamins (weren't agreeing with my tummy). Interesting thing - very low blood sugar for not fasting (78) and my nutrient levels were very good even though i had been off my Vitamins for a couple of months. I try to eat healthy and I suspect your body stores most vitamins for awhile.

It was a clue though - I wasn't feeling well because I wasn't eating enough. Low blood sugar doesn't feel good. I wasn't eating enough because I didn't feel well. The "cure" was to find ways to force myself to eat. Now, I am back to trying to NOT overeat...haha.... normal!

So, my advice is to stay on your normal routine unless your doc tells you otherwise.

[ausmith 374]

I have been told to do this, all my bloodwork was done during "normal" consumption. i did find out that certain numbers - like cholesterol, are not accurate if you drank coffee so I do all my blood work completely fasting (except water).

This spring I was having some health issues and did blood work when I WAS not fasting and when I was NOT taking Vitamins (weren't agreeing with my tummy). Interesting thing - very low blood sugar for not fasting (78) and my nutrient levels were very good even though i had been off my Vitamins for a couple of months. I try to eat healthy and I suspect your body stores most vitamins for awhile.

It was a clue though - I wasn't feeling well because I wasn't eating enough. Low blood sugar doesn't feel good. I wasn't eating enough because I didn't feel well. The "cure" was to find ways to force myself to eat. Now, I am back to trying to NOT overeat...haha.... normal!

So, my advice is to stay on your normal routine unless your doc tells you otherwise.

Thanks, I'm just worried if we take them up until the blood test then it's not a true assessment of our levels because of the supplements. At 12 months I really do want total accuracy because I don't want to be taking supplements if not required. I would much prefer to get the right balance from foods.

I'll give the Dr a call and see what he thinks. I'm glad your doing ok now

Edited September 9, 2014 by ausmith