Question 1

what should i look for in a multivitamin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your age: To be prudent you should confirm your multivitamin needs and intake with your primary doctor. Your multivitamin needs, if any, will depend on your diet, health issues, sex and age.

Question 2

if silica is sand then why is it in my multivitamin?

Accepted Answer

Chemistry: Silicon oxide is a filler used in many medications to prevent clumping of ingredients and to absorb water, which could spoil the medication.  There is no known benefit or risk of eating this, since it is everywhere in our food and environment. Inhalation may be the cause of silicosis and cancer.

Question 3

how long does iron from multivitamins stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Iron is poorly absorbed but does stay in the body for a long time. It is not needed as a supplement in most people unless you have blood loss.

Question 4

when is the best time to take multivitamin in the morning or night?

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Best time: The best time would be when you'll remember it. :-)   also, the antioxidant part will be better absorbed if you take it with food.

Question 5

how long does a multivitamin last in your system ? how many hours ?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin: There are two types of vitamins.   Water soluble vitamins are a & c, which are usually excreted out via kidneys in 24 hours.   The other vitamins are fat soluble,  a, d, e & k.  They are usually stored in body fat and may last for months.   Sometimes,  it may result in high fat soluble vitamins in the body, leading to "vitamin toxicity".  Please discuss with your doctor before starting vitamins.

Question 6

recommend me a good multivitamin? i would like some of everything in it.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: A good multivitamin is a good idea.  It's like an insurance policy for when we don't eat right, don't sleep well, or are especially stressed.  Go to a good store or get some guidance because the popular brands are typically very week and not helpful.  The dose (read label and check that half or more of the ingredients are several 100 per cent above RDA.  Dose more important than a long list.

Question 7

how long does a women's multivitamin stay in the body? i had two. thanks

Accepted Answer

Most over the: counter multivitamins are very weak.  They have a whole list of ingredients in them.  The half-life of each ingredient varies.  Vitamin C, for example, leaves the body in about 12 hours.  W/out seeing the ingredients, it is probable that most of the vitamins will be gone w/in a few days.  Peace and good health.  Also, each person metabolizes various vitamins at various speeds.

Question 8

what time is the best time to take multivitamins ? before bed time or in the morning ?

Accepted Answer

Multivitamins: Multivitamins are best taken with food in the morning because they tend to be stimulating.

Question 9

is multivitamin is more effetive if taken in split doses, half in the morning and half at night?

Accepted Answer

Probably, however...: This is likely true as many vitamins (most of the b's and vitamin c) can't be stored so little if any of what you take of these in the morning is around at night. Some vits are designed to take with each meal. However, some people find that taking vitamins at night is stimulating and can cause difficulty sleeping. If this is the case you could try splitting doses in morning and afternoon.

Question 10

what is the best multivitamin for a female in her late 20s? i want to start taking one but not sure which.

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: If you eat a diet complete with 3 meals a day, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, you don't need a multivitamin, you'll probably just urinate it all out. If you're not consistent with a good diet, women should take a one-a-day vitamin that is supplemented with calcium and vitamin D. Just check the ingredients, no brand is better than others!

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When is the best time to take multivitamin in the morning or night?

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How long does a multivitamin last in your system ? how many hours ?

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Recommend me a good multivitamin? i would like some of everything in it.

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How long does a women's multivitamin stay in the body? i had two. thanks

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What time is the best time to take multivitamins ? before bed time or in the morning ?

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Is multivitamin is more effetive if taken in split doses, half in the morning and half at night?

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What is the best multivitamin for a female in her late 20s? i want to start taking one but not sure which.

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