Multivitamins increases appetite

Fitdiva83
Fitdiva83 Posts: 51 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I have been noticing my appetite has increased BIG TIME I found myself not getting full so it caused me to overeat. So my co-worker noticed the One a day vitamins on my desk and she told me these are the reason why you are overeating, I didn't believe her until I just stopped taking them all this week and I losted 3 pounds that I have gained within a 2 week period.
Just want to know if anyone else experienced this???
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  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    Fraid not...I've been taking my Multivitamin+Minerals every day for the last 6 months, and i've never experienced what you are experiencing...
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Haven't noticed it myself, would speculate that your coworker is wrong, but I don't know for sure.

    EDIT: And you should take your vitamins honestly.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    No, because pill vitamins make me sick every drn time. But I have not experienced this with Flinstone Vitamins. BUT, I do have to stick to 1 Flinstone instead of 2 a day because if I take 2 I get dizzy and headachy....although it doesn't take much to make me headachy so that's not really a good example.....I'm noticing I'm going nowhere with this, so I'm just going to back out of the room now.
  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    I haven't noticed it and one of the trainers at my gym recommends you take multivitamins to help you minimize your appetite (from your body thinking you're hungry because you're missing nutrients).

    It might be an additive in the multivitamin or the time of day you take it that messes with your appetite. I feel way better now that I actually take mine every day.
  • inspiration345
    inspiration345 Posts: 218 Member
    Mind games :). For me multivitamins decrease cravings so I can eat healthy foods. But I think it's all about what you think and believe-placebo effects.If not taking multivitamins decreases your appetite then don't take them as long as you are eating healthy. If you are on some serious low calories diet then you should take a multivitamin to make up for the lack.
  • jedinight32
    jedinight32 Posts: 39
    I have never been a fan of One a Day Mutlivitamins. I started taking them in High School for a short time and they would always make me sick to my stomach. I have been taking the GNC Ultra Mega Multi for women for over a year with no iodine or iron and have never had a problem. Perhaps maybe switch to a different multi?
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Nope. I've never heard of such a myth, but my multi-vitamins don't increase my appetite. The big glass of water I chug them down with kind of suppresses the feeling of hunger.
  • flasportsfan
    flasportsfan Posts: 126 Member
    So I have been noticing my appetite has increased BIG TIME I found myself not getting full so it caused me to overeat. So my co-worker noticed the One a day vitamins on my desk and she told me these are the reason why you are overeating, I didn't believe her until I just stopped taking them all this week and I losted 3 pounds that I have gained within a 2 week period.
    Just want to know if anyone else experienced this???

    Hmmm, this is interesting. I take One-A-Days too and I've noticed that I'm noshing a LOT more. I'm going to test this out and stop them for a week or so. The only reason I haven't ballooned up is because I work out a lot. If I didn't, I could gain 10 pounds in 7 days easy.

    Thanks for the possible heads up!!
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    I used to take Alive women multi vitamin I did have a reaction to it but it was not appetite wise. I now take little critters chewy mulit (my kids multi vitamin) with extra C and no reaction or appetite change at all.
  • Rebroland
    Rebroland Posts: 92 Member
    I think this is why the recommend that you take them with a meal and with a full glass of water. I've been taking mine every day. I take it after I eat dinner with a full glass of water and I haven't noticed any effects of them making me feel hungry.
  • DrG3n3
    DrG3n3 Posts: 467 Member
    I take women's one a day. I've only ever read that they contain a little bit of lead (some journal by the CDC or something) but I take mine in the morning with breakfast and have NEVER had any increase in appetite, and I've been taking them for 4 years (iron def. so I take these instead of the iron pills because they make my tummy very upset). I don't know, but to me it sounds like the placebo effect. You think it increases it and its an excuse to eat more. I'm not doctor, perhaps you should try and find some medical evidence?
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    One A Day vitamins are garbage. If you take them on an empty stomach most people get sick - wonder why? They are made with gelatin and artificial colors.

    It's best to get most of your nutritional needs met with whole foods - and if you take supplements, take something better quality. But there is no reason why they would stimulate your appetite.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Unless you're co-worker is a specialist in that field...BLASPHAMY!
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
    So I have been noticing my appetite has increased BIG TIME I found myself not getting full so it caused me to overeat. So my co-worker noticed the One a day vitamins on my desk and she told me these are the reason why you are overeating, I didn't believe her until I just stopped taking them all this week and I losted 3 pounds that I have gained within a 2 week period.
    Just want to know if anyone else experienced this???
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  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    So I have been noticing my appetite has increased BIG TIME I found myself not getting full so it caused me to overeat. So my co-worker noticed the One a day vitamins on my desk and she told me these are the reason why you are overeating, I didn't believe her until I just stopped taking them all this week and I losted 3 pounds that I have gained within a 2 week period.
    Just want to know if anyone else experienced this???
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  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    A study was just released that indicates a higher rate of death among women who take multivitamins. I think you're better off just trying to get the proper nutrients from diet. Though I do take Vitamin D for a deficiency.
  • DrG3n3
    DrG3n3 Posts: 467 Member
    I think I saw that study somewhere. Though I thought it was more correlative than causative. May be wrong, parsed through it more than anything.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    One A Day vitamins are garbage. If you take them on an empty stomach most people get sick - wonder why? They are made with gelatin and artificial colors.

    It's best to get most of your nutritional needs met with whole foods - and if you take supplements, take something better quality. But there is no reason why they would stimulate your appetite.

    As always, MrsC is spot on.

    I take multivitamins, mostly because they're gummies and I want to, but I've begun trying to get my vitamins from from whole foods, and plenty of my docs/nutritionists have told me our bodies can't even pull the nutrients from the vitamins so it's a waste.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    A study was just released that indicates a higher rate of death among women who take multivitamins. I think you're better off just trying to get the proper nutrients from diet. Though I do take Vitamin D for a deficiency.

    Can you please cite the study?
  • DrG3n3
    DrG3n3 Posts: 467 Member
    http://healthland.time.com/2011/10/11/vitamins-and-supplements-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-in-older-women/

    It's an easier read, though you may find the study itself possibly.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    A study was just released that indicates a higher rate of death among women who take multivitamins. I think you're better off just trying to get the proper nutrients from diet. Though I do take Vitamin D for a deficiency.

    Can you please cite the study?

    http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20111010/can-supplements-increase-a-womans-risk-of-dying

    That article basically says that the study is inconclusive, that more research is needed.
  • DrG3n3
    DrG3n3 Posts: 467 Member
    Here it is if you have access:

    http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/171/18/1625

    And this was in older women, mean age of 62.
  • lillysmidnite
    lillysmidnite Posts: 8
    Yeah there is a lot of crap in those vitamins....i take Kirkman's everyday (order online) and they do not make me sick (and there are so many things that trigger me!)-they are recommended by my nutritionist for me and my kids.
    Of course what was said about eating whole, nutritious foods is spot on. These are great message boards with so many knowlegdeable people!
    Good luck!
  • SPheonix22
    SPheonix22 Posts: 90 Member
    This happened to me. B vitamins. Once your body starts getting something it was lacking it will say MORE PLEASE. Keep taking them enventually youlll get everything you need and it will calm down.
  • nilroctarp
    nilroctarp Posts: 20
    Check out the recent wave of scientific studies that call into question the effectiveness of vitamins. They have caused me to rethink even taking them anymore. NPR did a piece on the studies earlier this week.
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722
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    I just like the picture.

    Seriously though, your weight may have changed that way regardless of the multivitamins.

    A word of advice to any and all, PLEASE dont follow the cycle of the moon to see if it makes a difference in weight loss !!!
  • stevenleagle
    stevenleagle Posts: 293 Member
    Actually, I found that on days that I took vitamins, I ate less. Hmm, it must be all psychological!
  • Avispa05
    Avispa05 Posts: 3
    Short advise....don't listen to co workers..just kidding. Iron had increased my appetite but I would say to see your physician or a nutritionist and he or she should be able to give you answers, it is important to know which vitamins your body might need and which are already fine balanced in your body, maybe you just need a combination of certain vitamins.:happy:
  • rymea
    rymea Posts: 16 Member
    Yes. I am stuffing food in my mouth all day when I take vitamins. I've Googled it and lots of people say the same thing. That's how i came to this page. see these comments http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/vitamins-supplements/744283-increased-appetite-multi-vitamin.html
  • muffinsog
    muffinsog Posts: 1
    I to have increased appetite when I take most vitamins. I switched brands. One that is a bit costly but no increased appetite.

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