Multivitamin That's Easy On The Stomach?

[lalalisa]

Hello,

I've had to change to a children's multivitamin (Gummy vitamins) because the adult pills made me throw up. I always took them with food but I still couldn't keep them down. Any thoughts on a multivitamin that would be gentle on the stomach?

Thanks for your help!

Lisa

[Sophia3]

Does the label say YEAST FREE!?

Often the yeast in vitamins can cause nause or cause you to burp them up. I get vitamins with NO colorings or additives. HUGE difference.

Those CENTRUMS and ONE A DAY brands are gross and full of yeast, soy and other things to cause stomach upset. Good luck.

Just CHECK the label. Most advertise YEAST FREE.

[Mrs. Burschman]

I dunno. I think the gummy vitamins sound good myself!

I just take whatever women's multivitamin is on sale at Target or Walgreens. Probably full of yeast, soy and other yucky stuff.

Amy

[mkoven]

I make sure I take capsules, not tablets, as they are more easily digested. I take twinlab supplements, as they are hypoallergenic.

[Rachel]

Hi Lisa,

I have sometimes broken vitamins in half and taken half with lunch and half with supper. I don't know if this would be gentle enough on your stomach or not, but it might be worth a try.

I hope you can find an easy way to take your daily vitamins.

Rachel

[morgan617]

My son has to do the gummy vitamins (I can't seem to find any I can take) but his doctor said, the gummies are fine, if you eat any kind of a balanced diet. So if those work, I'd just stick with them. They are better than nothing.....morgan

[preacherswife]

Capsules! If you have a GNC near you, they have one that is a once-a-day capsule. You can get it with or without iron, if iron makes your stomach upset. I'd also recommend taking it right before bed. That's what I do to keep from getting the yucky vitamin stomach feeling.

[pastordari]

One of my docs told me to take children's vitamins because if my stomach upset. They do have the RDA of most nutrients if you check the label. I no longer have an issue with vitamin induced nausea and gassiness. I take Flintstones Complete.

[dizzy]

I cannot tolerate vitamins either. When I was pregnant, my Ob had me take the chewable childrens vitamins and take 2 a day instead of one.

[masumeh]

My OB/GYN told me that taking 2 Flintstones multivitamins is the same as taking a prenatal vitamin, and easier on the stomach. So, I think there's nothing wrong or inferior about the children's vitimins, as long as you take an adult dose. Why take a nasty tasting pill when you can take one that tastes like candy? Well...I know a lot of people hate the Flintsones too...but I think they're delicious

[pamyla]

Have you ever tried a powder or liquid multi-vitamin? You could always start off taking just a little to see if it is tolerable to you. I like all-one's powder. I take the one that is rice based, which avoids any allergens like dairy or gluten. I get so tired of taking so many pills!!

good luck!

Pam

[mom4cem]

I take Emergen-C powdered Multi-Vitamin. It's strawberry flavored, add to water and sip/drink.

[ajw4790]

This topic was interesting to me! I thought I was always just a wimp! At least I am not alone, and now I have some helpful tips! For now I am going to work on making sure to eat a lot when I take it, and later probably try some of these other suggestions.

Does this go the same for other supplements/vitamins? I haven't ever taken many, but was considering it. Do ya'll have to be careful with the ingredients?

[lalalisa]

Thanks so much for all of your great suggestions! I hadn't even thought of a lot of these options, so thank you!!

Lisa

[yogini]

Do your vits have iron in them? I think a lot of people have trouble tolerating iron. I've had good luck with Freeda vitamins. They're free of a lot of ingredients that people are sensitive to (like gluten, yeast, lactose, etc.) and were recommended to me by someone here (Emily, I think). You can also search old posts as this topic has come up before. Good luck - let us know what you choose.