That was my thought exactly.  I just finished reading an article that
said many Americans don't get enough iron in their diets, and those
who are dieting get even less.  "No energy" is a classic symptom of
anemia, getting full blood panel including the ones you mentioned as
well as potassium and phosphorus makes sense.

Thanks to all.  Think I will start with a "one a day" vitamin and see
what happens.

Eddie

My attitude on vitamins is fairly simplistic. If possible I
get all I need from my diet - see Quentin's posts for
further support of that logic. If, however, I am lacking in
some area and cannot get it in my diet - then I will add it.
That is why I take B12 and calcium.

Try dietary sources first for the other benefits that come
with that.

But I still think Eddie needs to chat to his doc as well.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 2x500mg

I was just reading a similar question in an advice column.  The Dr. who
responded said there is no way to put all that we need in just one pill.
The need for vitamins is very much an individual thing.  For instance, if
you take Metformin, you might need a vitamin B supplement.  If you smoke,
you might need extra C.  I know I need a B Complex supplement.  If I don't
take it then my mouth breaks out with cracks at the corners of my lips.  I
also get green on my fingers underneath my rings.  If I take the supplement,
this doesn't happen.  If I stop taking MSM, my muscles get sore, stiff and
achy.