Can't stomach the multi-vitamins

smgmtx
smgmtx Posts: 12
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Since going on a diet, I figured it'd be extra beneficial to take a multi-vitamin every morning to make sure I'm getting the adequate vitamins and minerals. I take One-a-Day Women's and a B vitamin complex but my stomach completely rejects it. I've tried taking it with food and a full glass of water as directed but to no avail. Is this a common issue with anyone? Any advice that can help or possibly a less harsher alternative?

Update: There seems to be a lot of positive feedback on the gummy vitamins. I might try replacing the One-a-Day with the gummies but possibly still take the B complex pill and see if the makes a difference.

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I take adult gummie vitamins. They are easy on the stomach and taste good.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I take a One A Day too.

    The ONLY way I can take it is to take it with a bedtime snack, wait half an hour, and then take some Zantac. Otherwise, the results aren't pretty.
  • ashleynicoleh04
    ashleynicoleh04 Posts: 195 Member
    I take them after breakfast or at night. I used to take them before eating and got super sick. Eating helps!
  • potluck965
    potluck965 Posts: 529 Member
    I use the VitaFusion Gummies as well as VitaFusion Vit C Gummies. They are very tasty and I have had no problems with digestion. I take everything I can in a gummy. Makes them feel like a candy treat instead of choking down a bunch of pills.
  • smgmtx
    smgmtx Posts: 12
    I take adult gummie vitamins. They are easy on the stomach and taste good.

    I heard about them and i know that the directions say to take two of them a day but I don't think it contains the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the pill form.
  • SarahE1092
    SarahE1092 Posts: 83
    I am currently taking Alive (brand)- Women's Energy Multivitamin- multimineral. It doesnt make me sick, but my stomach sometimes feels a little funny. I think it really helps with my energy. I take it after I eat breakfast and usually with my morning coffee. Maybe its the B complex, I know that sometimes upsets peoples stomachs.
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    I always take my supplements DURING a meal. I eat some, then take the vitamins, then eat the rest of my meal. I also have a tricky tummy and this works for me. GL
  • Bookers23
    Bookers23 Posts: 187 Member
    This seems pretty common with one a day vitamins. I experienced this myself as well as with my friends and wife. We have all since switched to gnc brand and have had no problems. The price per dose is cheaper and there are different variations for woman and active people.
  • smgmtx
    smgmtx Posts: 12
    I take a One A Day too.

    The ONLY way I can take it is to take it with a bedtime snack, wait half an hour, and then take some Zantac. Otherwise, the results aren't pretty.

    I typically take them in the morning with breakfast. It don't like the idea of taking a pill just so you can stomach another pill though. o.o
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    It's possible you don't need them anyway. Why suffer for an uncertainty?
  • jelicaa
    jelicaa Posts: 83 Member
    Adult gummy vitamins ROCK! I take the multivitamin and the calcium gummies too! It's a desert in itself :) Costco has the best deals!
  • smgmtx
    smgmtx Posts: 12
    I use the VitaFusion Gummies as well as VitaFusion Vit C Gummies. They are very tasty and I have had no problems with digestion. I take everything I can in a gummy. Makes them feel like a candy treat instead of choking down a bunch of pills.
    Do the gummies have calories?
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I take adult gummie vitamins. They are easy on the stomach and taste good.

    I heard about them and i know that the directions say to take two of them a day but I don't think it contains the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the pill form.
    They do. You just have to take 2. One a day makes them.
  • JanetLM73
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    I take a complete flintstone, the kids and I have one after breakfast everyday.
  • kammy92
    kammy92 Posts: 408 Member
    I can't take mine in the morning, makes me want to puke!! I take it in the late afternoon/evening.........no problems then!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I take adult gummie vitamins. They are easy on the stomach and taste good.

    I heard about them and i know that the directions say to take two of them a day but I don't think it contains the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the pill form.
    It should say on the label what the amounts are.
  • Tara4boys
    Tara4boys Posts: 515 Member
    I haven't read other posts. Its most likely the iron. Find one without the iron if you don't have iron issues. Most gummy ones don't have iron. I am anemic and have to take iron supplements. **major gag**

    I take mine as I sit down to eat and then eat my meal. Note don't take it, cook you meal, then take it. Take it right when you sit down to eat.
  • jelicaa
    jelicaa Posts: 83 Member
    Vitafusion - Multi Vites Gummy Vitamins for Adults, 2 gummies 15 calories total
    Vitafusion - Calcium Gummy Vitamins for Adults, 2 vitamins 25 calories total
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