Buying Vitamins in India

shirleyart · Nov 17th, 2005, 21:19

Anyone know if it is possible to buy vitamins in India. I am going for 4 months and don't want to carry my supply from home. I need: a daily multi-vitamin, calcium, and Vitamins D and E.

cyberhippie · Nov 17th, 2005, 21:20

All available, at a very affordable price!!!

GoanCanuck · Nov 17th, 2005, 23:18

Shirleyart, you can buy vitamins for as little as 5-10 cents/tablet in India. Make sure you choose a good brand though.

shirleyart · Nov 18th, 2005, 08:23

How does one identify a good brand if they are unfamiliar? Are brand names similar to those in North America? ie Jameson, Centrum Silver

GoanCanuck · Nov 18th, 2005, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirleyart

How does one identify a good brand if they are unfamiliar? Are brand names similar to those in North America? ie Jameson, Centrum Silver

You won't get Jamieson and Centrum products in India. The most famous brand in India is GSK which is Glaxo Smith Kline.

shirleyart · Nov 20th, 2005, 01:09

Many Thanks!

LindaK · Nov 20th, 2005, 04:29

Is glucosamine sulfate readily available?

john.sw · Nov 20th, 2005, 08:32

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Originally Posted by LindaK

Is glucosamine sulfate readily available?

My wife takes glucosamine all the time, and can buy it at any pharmacy in Ooty (TN).

Many pharmaceuticals that we buy (or are prescribed) in the UK are made in India.

vistet · Nov 20th, 2005, 10:35

you will probably have a better vitamin balance in India than at home : vitamin D you get from being exposed to the sun, the fruits takes care of vitamin C, and ras malai and other yummy stuff gives you the calcium.

sirensongs · Nov 22nd, 2005, 16:59

Why not go Ayurvedic while in India? It works and it's super cheap ! Chyawaynprash is available at every medical shop; it's a kind of ayurvedic jelly made mostly of amla, chock full of vitamin C and tastes a bit like blackberry jam mixed with marmite. Just eat a spoonful with meals.

Also, spirulina is widely available and is full of proteins and minerals.

shirleyart · Nov 22nd, 2005, 20:52

Good suggestion since my husband does not do pills easily.
I have osteoporosis and need extra calcium...does either of the two you suggested provide calcium?

sirensongs · Nov 22nd, 2005, 22:20

Note: I have no interest at all in promoting this product and it is available in many brands. So, in answer to yr question, yes it appears that Chyawanprash has a great deal of calcium. My favorite, and the most widely found, brand is Dabur, but there are half a dozen more including Himalaya. The main thing you want is lots and lots of Amla, aka Indian gooseberry.
Happing chomping!- sirensongs
..........................
Chyawanprash is a comprehensive Ayurvedic herbal tonic with multiple health ... It promotes hair growth and helps absorption of calcium resulting in strong ...
hinduism.about.com/cs/ayurveda/a/aa090103a.htm -
.......................
www.chakrapaniayurveda.com/chyawanprash.html
......................
The Calcium contents of Chyawanprash help in bone building and growth of children. ... Chyawanprash Special is an Ayurvedic supplements. ...
http://www.allayurveda.com/product_m...anuary2005.htm

GoanCanuck · Nov 22nd, 2005, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirleyart

Good suggestion since my husband does not do pills easily.
I have osteoporosis and need extra calcium...does either of the two you suggested provide calcium?

Shirleyart, you can read about Dabur Chyawanprash here http://www.dabur.com/EN/General/faqs...showA ns=y#F1

Nov 17th, 2005, 21:19	#1
shirleyart Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 32	Buying Vitamins in India Anyone know if it is possible to buy vitamins in India. I am going for 4 months and don't want to carry my supply from home. I need: a daily multi-vitamin, calcium, and Vitamins D and E.

Nov 22nd, 2005, 16:59	#10
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Chyawanprash Why not go Ayurvedic while in India? It works and it's super cheap ! Chyawaynprash is available at every medical shop; it's a kind of ayurvedic jelly made mostly of amla, chock full of vitamin C and tastes a bit like blackberry jam mixed with marmite. Just eat a spoonful with meals. Also, spirulina is widely available and is full of proteins and minerals. __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries

Nov 22nd, 2005, 22:20	#12
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Chyawanprash - unsolicited testimonial Note: I have no interest at all in promoting this product and it is available in many brands. So, in answer to yr question, yes it appears that Chyawanprash has a great deal of calcium. My favorite, and the most widely found, brand is Dabur, but there are half a dozen more including Himalaya. The main thing you want is lots and lots of Amla, aka Indian gooseberry. Happing chomping!- sirensongs .......................... Chyawanprash is a comprehensive Ayurvedic herbal tonic with multiple health ... It promotes hair growth and helps absorption of calcium resulting in strong ... hinduism.about.com/cs/ayurveda/a/aa090103a.htm - ....................... www.chakrapaniayurveda.com/chyawanprash.html ...................... The Calcium contents of Chyawanprash help in bone building and growth of children. ... Chyawanprash Special is an Ayurvedic supplements. ... http://www.allayurveda.com/product_m...anuary2005.htm

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shirleyart Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 32	Good suggestion since my husband does not do pills easily. I have osteoporosis and need extra calcium...does either of the two you suggested provide calcium?

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