Question 1

how should you take a multi vitamin?

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Some separately: Best to take calcium or magnesium supplements at different time than other minerals. Taking magnesium or iron wi food helps prevent GI upset. Vit A, D, E, &amp; K are absorbed better wi fatty foods. Vit A is better absorbed when combined wi Vit E. Vit C helps iron absorption. Taking Vit D wi dinner vs breakfast helps absorption. Avoid taking Vit D,E or K at the same time as other fat soluble vits.

Question 2

multi vitamin absorption ?

Accepted Answer

Usually excellent: Often the last thing to go with intestinal disease.  Sometimes chewables better tolerated.  Higher doses may not be better, can cause GI upset, high dose c can cause kidney stones, diarrhea.
Most people don't need megadoses, many don't need any supplement. Iron deficiency in women, vitamin d deficiency not rare, special populations may need supplementation.

Question 3

why does my multi vitamin make me nauseous?

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Empty stomach: Even if your vitamin is from a reputable company you may be experiencing an allergy to the coating of the pill. It is also possible to feel nauseas or dizzy from certain doses of b vitamins, until your body is able to adapt.  You may have success by changing brands or taking a smaller dose and advancing as tolerated.

Question 4

can you take a multi vitamin with b complex?

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Vitamins: Vitamin b is already in the mv pill. Adding it gives u more energy.

Question 5

will taking multi vitamin cause ra to get worse?

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No: It will not cause RA to get better or worse.

Question 6

how far apart should you take calcium and multi vitamin?

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Avoid calcium pills: First, your multi may contain calcium. Second, they can be taken together. Third, best to get your calcium from food instead of pills because pills can lead to calcification of arteries.

Question 7

what kind of daily multi-vitamin can i give my two year old?

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Multivitamin: As long as children eat a good variety of foods, vitamins are not required. If a child has poor food variety, give a multivitamin. If missing good milk intake, make sure it has vitamin d and calcium. If they are not eating iron rich foods like red meat and green leafy vegetables make sure vitamin has iron. 

Some studies suggest children may benefit from extra fatty acids like fish oils.

Question 8

can there be any side effects of using multi vitamin tablets ?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: Side effects of taking a multivitamin include an upset stomach, headache or
unpleasant taste in your mouth. If you take it right before bedtime, it could cause some sleep problems. Most people do not notice any difficulties when taking vitamins.  If you take too many, one can have more serious side effects. Take the vitamin as directed on the bottle.

Question 9

is taking a high potency multi vitamin/ mineral daily beneficial?

Accepted Answer

: If your past &amp; current diet is somehow deficient in the vitamins needed for your system a supplement may be beneficial. If not, they simply flush out of your body in feces or urine within a day or two.

Question 10

do i need to take a multi-vitamin every day if i eat a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If by balanced, you mean fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, seeds, and wild fish then no if you get at least 30 minutes of sun a day. Otherwise, you may need vitamin d.

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