Anyone get upset stomach from vitamins?

Bob M said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

no, but then i always take mine with food, which is the general
recommendation.

YES. My doctor says its common. Iron does it for me and so does potassium
supplements. I get queasy and often have heartburn.

Magnesium is the active ingredient in Milk of Magnesia so some people get
the runs from it.

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Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

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Bob in CT

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Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

Yep, its the reason I have a protein shalke if nothing else in the
morning. A vitamin belly ache is a [censored].
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Single malt scotch is awesome (NO it does NOT have carbs as DON'T vodka,
gin, rum, bourbon, etc generally)
Malt can be made low carb through the judicious use of yeast.
Low carb beer? Uh...yeah.
Read the books.
You can have more than eggs for breakfast.
Yes calories do count.
Ketosticks are not neccessary to lose weight.

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On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:07:01 -0500, "Bob M" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

When I was anemic after having my daughter, I had to take iron pills
that always made my stomach hurt/make me feel like I was going to be
sick.

Not that it could be the cause of your stomach issues, but that's the
only vitamin I've found that bothers me.

However, a multi-vitamin with iron didn't bother me. Just the straight
iron pills.

Sometime over the 2nd half of last year I developed an intolerance to
flax oil, borage oil, and fish oil supplements. They actually make me
vomit! I had no problem with them for YEARS and suddenly they make me
sick. It DID coincide with me starting to eat a homemade flaxmeal/nut
cereal pretty much every day for breakfast, so it may be a combination
that's causing the problem.

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Saffire
205/144/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Iron is better absorbed on an empty stomach but can cause stomach upset.
Can also cause constipation, just what you need on this diet ;-)

On the flaxseed oil, did you maybe change brands? Even if not, the
manufacturer may have altered the formula. I tried taking fish oil
caps, made my face break out like mad (especially appealing on a guy in
his mid-40's ;-)

Dan

Saffire said:

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On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:07:01 -0500, "Bob M" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

When I was anemic after having my daughter, I had to take iron pills
that always made my stomach hurt/make me feel like I was going to be
sick.

Not that it could be the cause of your stomach issues, but that's the
only vitamin I've found that bothers me.

However, a multi-vitamin with iron didn't bother me. Just the straight
iron pills.

Sometime over the 2nd half of last year I developed an intolerance to
flax oil, borage oil, and fish oil supplements. They actually make me
vomit! I had no problem with them for YEARS and suddenly they make me
sick. It DID coincide with me starting to eat a homemade flaxmeal/nut
cereal pretty much every day for breakfast, so it may be a combination
that's causing the problem.

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says...

Quoted message said:

On the flaxseed oil, did you maybe change brands? Even if not, the
manufacturer may have altered the formula. I tried taking fish oil
caps, made my face break out like mad (especially appealing on a guy in
his mid-40's ;-)

No, it suddenly started happening with different brands. I even
compared the origin of manufacture, since it was happening with
different varieties (i.e., flax and borage), thinking maybe it was the
gel caps rather than the contents, but when I then tried fish oil
instead from yet another manufacturer and STILL go sick, I gave up on
taking the oils in supplemental form. I figure I probably get enough
from my cereal and don't feel a need to push it at this point.

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Saffire
205/144/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

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Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

--
Bob in CT

When I used to get upset stomach with vitamins, I would take them before I
went to bed. That way, I missed out on all the upset/burping the vitamin,
etc. I switched to a different Trader Joe's brand and now I can take them
during the day.
Kristen

I saw a report on our local news the other day that said multi-vitamins
should be taken with food so that the fat-soluble ones are absorbed better.
This might also help to lessen any stomach problems you might get with
them. And I read somewhere years ago that you should avoid caffeine for 2
hours because it can restrict the absorption of some, especially iron if
it's part of the formula.

Kristen said:

When I used to get upset stomach with vitamins, I would take them before I
went to bed. That way, I missed out on all the upset/burping the vitamin,
etc. I switched to a different Trader Joe's brand and now I can take them
during the day.

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Bev

Bev-Ann said:

I saw a report on our local news the other day that said multi-vitamins
should be taken with food so that the fat-soluble ones are absorbed
better.
This might also help to lessen any stomach problems you might get with
them. And I read somewhere years ago that you should avoid caffeine for
2
hours because it can restrict the absorption of some, especially iron if
it's part of the formula.

Kristen said:

When I used to get upset stomach with vitamins, I would take them
before I
went to bed. That way, I missed out on all the upset/burping the
vitamin,
etc. I switched to a different Trader Joe's brand and now I can take
them
during the day.

-----
Bev

It could be the type of vitamins I'm taking -- I usually take TwinLab, but
now I'm using something else. It's good to know that others have the
same problem; now, I just need to figure out what's causing my problems.

--
Bob in CT

I take about 25 pills of various vitamins each morning with no adverse
stomach effects.

Be careful of a daily aspirin.

My tummy growls with too much sugar alcohol.

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Quoted message said:

Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
ate.

--
Bob in CT

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:17:21 -0500, "Bob M" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Bev-Ann said:

I saw a report on our local news the other day that said multi-vitamins
should be taken with food so that the fat-soluble ones are absorbed
better.
This might also help to lessen any stomach problems you might get with
them. And I read somewhere years ago that you should avoid caffeine for
2
hours because it can restrict the absorption of some, especially iron if
it's part of the formula.

Kristen said:

When I used to get upset stomach with vitamins, I would take them
before I
went to bed. That way, I missed out on all the upset/burping the
vitamin,
etc. I switched to a different Trader Joe's brand and now I can take
them
during the day.

-----
Bev

It could be the type of vitamins I'm taking -- I usually take TwinLab, but
now I'm using something else. It's good to know that others have the
same problem; now, I just need to figure out what's causing my problems.

Exactly.

I just switched brands and my problem was solved. Plus I now take
them ONLY with a meal.

The name of the bad one was theragram I think. OneSource is the good
one, only I wish it didn't have so much vitamin E. I pee yellow so
I know it has lots of vitamin C.

I get the same stomach upset drinking Earl Grey Tea. Don't know
what they put in that stuff.

PJ

I too ONLY take my vitamins with or right after a good meal. Wife gives me
a handful and it didn't take long to figure out that they would go down much
better with something on my stomach. Otherwise its burp city and if it is
late
in the day - no sleep tonight.

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Quoted message said:

I saw a report on our local news the other day that said multi-vitamins
should be taken with food so that the fat-soluble ones are absorbed

better.

Quoted message said:

This might also help to lessen any stomach problems you might get with
them. And I read somewhere years ago that you should avoid caffeine for 2
hours because it can restrict the absorption of some, especially iron if
it's part of the formula.

Kristen said:

When I used to get upset stomach with vitamins, I would take them before

I

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

went to bed. That way, I missed out on all the upset/burping the vitamin,
etc. I switched to a different Trader Joe's brand and now I can take

them

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during the day.

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Bev

In article <[email hidden]>, "Bob M"
<[email hidden]> wrote:

:Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
:what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
:vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
:like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
:raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
:ate.

The same thing happens to me if I take a multi or B vitamin formula
that contains yeast. You can smell the yeast as soon as you open the
container. HTH.

Aloha...Sue

Yellow pee is from excess B vitamins, not C. It's nothing to worry about
either way.
What do you consider too be much vitamin E? Every multi formula I've seen
has less than 100UI. That's not very much at all. I take 800UI of vitamin
E on top of the 50UI in my multi every day.

PJX said:

The name of the bad one was theragram I think. OneSource is the good
one, only I wish it didn't have so much vitamin E. I pee yellow so
I know it has lots of vitamin C.

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Bev

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In article <[email hidden]>, "Bob M"
<[email hidden]> wrote:

:Anyone get an upset stomach from vitamins? I haven't figured out exactly
:what is giving me an upset stomach (and it may be a combination of
:vitamins), but the upset stomach is hard for me, as it causes what feels
:like hunger pangs. This causes me to eat again (nothing bad -- usually
:raw carrots, a pickle, etc.), which I shouldn't have to do since I just
:ate.

I haven't - but I've heard that it's not uncommon. Probably a result
of the 'binding' agent. Unless you're taking something weird (weight
loss vitamins, herbals, etc.). Weight loss vitamins (One-A-Day
Weight Smart) in particular have some ingredients that can cause
stomach upset in some people.

Other than that, switching brands will probably help. I like Centrum,
Swiss, and One-A-Day (Men's/Women's).

Taking it after your meal and/or with milk might also help.

Time-release formulas would probably help too.

I've also heard of people almost choking to death on a vitamin, as
there are no regulations on size, shape, etc. (more and more people
are looking for more-and-more in their vitamin, and that, combined
with binding compounds, expecially those time released vitamins, make
some pills quite large).

I've never choked, but I've had some that I just could not swallow.