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Posted 6/20/2011 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
I want to take multivitamins, but I know there are some that are bad for you, certain brands because of some ingredients they may contain and stuff.

But what has anyone here found useful?
Posted 6/20/2011 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
The one I take and like is My Favorite Multiple Iron Free by Natrol. It is supposed to be more easily absorbed, it isn't compressed or processed the way some are like Centrum and One a Day. They also have the same vitamin with Iron, I just get the Iron free because unless it comes from food Iron always bothers my Crohn's.

It is free of yeast, milk, egg, artificial colors or flavors, added sugar or preservatives

The best prices are usually online.
Posted 6/20/2011 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, and I meant to add that I have the My Favorite Multiple Take One. There is just My Favorite Multiple and My Favorite Multiple Take One. The original you have to take 4 to get amounts listed on the label. I take enough pills, so I get the one where you just take one a day!
Posted 6/21/2011 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
I like Rainbow Light multi for men. Very comprehensive and easy on the stomach.
Posted 6/21/2011 8:17 AM (GMT 0)
Everyone is different.
You should have your D and Iron, Ferritin checked as well as your B12 by your GI. It is common for US to be low with them.
Also most of us tend to be anemic so I get a B12 shot once a month and take iron but I am still anemic

I take many vitamins and minerals aside from the once a day multi-vit.
Solgar formula V-75 this is a veggie formula multi-vit but they make others.. very high quality and free of the usual culprits and also high amounts of the B and others.. also other ingredients we need,
Solgar biotin (5000). and Folic acid 800mcg to try to hold on to my hair because so many of my meds make it fall out,
1200mg Liquid caps of Calcium with 1000U of Vitamin D3 because we all seem to need more D than we can get and Calcium is needed to keep our bones strong.. very important if you are taking prednisone or entocort or don't eat enough dairy,
Solgar Gentle Iron which is very easy on the stomach and doesn't cause inflammation or constipation.
1200 mg organic Flaxseed Oil in capsules.. anti-inflammatory and lowers cholesterol
I know I am forgetting some .. I also have to take 400mg B2 for my migraines
Try to eat Turmeric as it is a natural anti-inflammatory.. also cinnamon is great
Let me know if you need more suggestions
NY VEGGIE
Posted 6/21/2011 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
cucakespinkgal, that one is easy on your stomach?  I've been having a hard time finding one that doesn't make me sick to my stomach.  The Centrum and One a Day are definite culprits.  Might have to try yours.  I would get the one with Iron, though because I'm anemic.  I take Ferrous Sulfate each day and that doesn't bother my tummy.
Posted 6/21/2011 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
This one has never bothered my tummy. Well the one with Iron did, but I gave that one to my mom. The Iron free one has never bothered me and I think the Iron is the only difference. I also make sure I take all my supplements and vitamins with food.
Posted 6/22/2011 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
thanks guys, ill check them out.
Posted 6/29/2011 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Cupcakespinkgal - THANK YOU for the vitamin recommendation.  I've been taking the originals (w/ iron) for 3 days now and all is well.  No nausea, etc.  I've also had more energy.  Could that be in my head?


Anyway -- thank you!!!!  I'm so relieved I found a multi I can handle.  :-)

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