Those my doctor wants me to take are vitamins D and B-12. I have a low dose of iron along with a couple of prescriptions. I take fiber capsules and a probiotic (inexpensive acidophilous). The surgeon's list includes a couple of others, and when this is through I'll drop the extra ones.

I'm aiming at fruits and vegetables of different colors to help get a spectrum of micronutrients.

My brother recently told me about how he had a blood test showing a low level so decided to cut his cholesterol medication in half. After the next test showed it still low, he dropped it completely, and has been about to stay off of it. But he was rather deliberate in his approach.