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[andius]

I have taken multivitamins for a couple of years in addition to a calcium citrate + D tablet.

I noticed on the weekends I tend to feel better re: VA and bladder symptoms....that is usually when I don't take the multivitamin.

I wonder if the multivitamin is making the urethral/bladder issues worse....maybe due to acidity?

I didn't take one today and I feel better.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Andius

[scriv]

I have issues with Vitamin C!!!

[Morwenna]

Over the years, all my attempts at taking any kind of supplements which, off the top of my head, have included multi-vitamins, evening primrose oil, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, St John's Wort and magnesium capsules, have always ended in a 'side effect' disaster of one kind or another. I must be very sensitive! These experiences have put me off ever trying anything new even though I suspect I probably would benefit from taking vitamin D

[Rowan]

I take a time release multi vitamin and mineral, I have for years and never had any problems.

We all have different digestive systems and what suits one won't suit another.

Chewable multi vitamins are a good idea, you can get them for children and adults or even as a drink such as Emergen-C, amazon have them.

They are very good if you ill.
 
I am sure there will be other posters who say you don't need multi vitamins and you can get all you need from food, but I have just answered the

question - re: multivitamins 



 

[honeybun]

I think it is very difficult to get all the vitamins we need from food alone.

If you can find one that suits then the body will use what it needs and exctrete the rest.

Maybe worth trying another type.


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[kerrieann]

morwenna, this may sound wrong but i was glad to read your post as i have tried all the supplements you mentioned and more and i have had side effects from every single one    it does annoy me as it seems unfair but i really cannot tolerate any of them and i am the same with medication, s suppose its nice to know that i am not alone in this 

[littleminnie]

How about the ones that dissolve in water, you can then drink it over a period of time. It you don't get the hit all at once you may be able to tolerate it.

[Hurdity]

kerrieann and Morwenna - if it's vitamins and minerals you're after then it is better to take these in foods than pills which are more likely to produce side effects in those who are sensitive. Try to eat more of foods that contain whichever you want to increase. Oils, juices etc will also be better(and more food-like) and more natural for you than a pill,  which has been highly synthesised and is a  long way from the food it was extracted from. This may be why you have experienced side effects.

Most healthy adults should be able to get most of the vitamins and minerals they need from food - provided the diet is a good one and contains a variety of foods, with meals prepared from fresh ingredients (organic would be ideal but not always possible). This is what we are adapted to survive on.

Unfortunately this isn't so easy for supplements like Evening Primrose Oil - though, but I understand the active ingredient can be found in small amounts in a variety of food sources and maybe also there is a natural low dose preparation you could find?

Hurdity x

[honeybun]

It's maybe not quite as easy as that especially in the winter. My GP recommends vitamin supplements at this time of year. His favourite seems to be fish oil with added vitamins.
I guess he knows what he is talking about.
Fresh foods are great for vitamins when they are freshly cropped/picked. How much of that survives after the time that is spent in transit and on the shelves is debatable.....hence supplements.


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[andius]

littleminnie:

I think your idea is a good one.....I will look for dissolvable vitamins. 

Thanks