Tag Archives: Multivitamins

Side Effects of a Vitamin Overdose

The best way to get the right vitamins into your system, is by eating the right mix of foods. A good balanced diet will generally take care of your vitamin needs. However, we occasionally need a Vitamin C supplement for colds, potassium or another supplement if a doctor recommends it. Many of us take multivitamins […]

Is it a Headache or a Vitamin Overdose?

You pride yourself on being healthy and fit. You’ve been dieting and taking vitamins for a while now, and you’re standing in the grocery aisle trying to find something to help you stay healthier and live longer. You’re eating lots of raw fruits and vegetables and some whole grains, and you’re sure that fortified bread, […]

What’s in Prenatal Vitamins?

Many women who are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant take this advice from their health care provider: “Take a birth control vitamin.” Before you go out and purchase a prenatal multivitamin, make sure you know what’s in it, especially if you already take a multivitamin on a regular basis. Research shows that the following […]

Which Multivitamins Failed the Test

Do you take a multivitamin? Then, depending on who you take, you can put something bad in your body. ComsumerLab.com is a company based in Westchester, N.Y. 21 different brands were tested ConsumerLab.com conducted a study of 21 different brands of vitamins sold in the US and Canada. The tests were done by an independent […]

Equate Multivitamins: Brand Name Quality at a Fraction of the Price

If you’re in the market for a multivitamin and want the best brands at a fraction of the price, Equivalent Men’s Health Formula One Daily Multivitamin is exactly what you’re looking for. Equate, a generic brand carried by Wal-Mart that makes everything from ibuprofen to hair growth formula to hand soap, a multivitamin that is […]

Viactiv Chewable Vitamins Vs. One Source Micro MultiVitamins

I have always been told about the benefits of taking vitamins. They give you an added source of the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your body healthy. Food alone doesn’t always provide all the nutrients you need. I have tried many different vitamins over the years, and most of them are huge pills […]

Comparison of Chewable Bariatric Multivitamins for Gastric Bypass Patients

Numerous companies market vitamins to gastric bypass patients, including chewable multivitamins. Not all of these vitamins are created equal, though, and some are not really suitable for gastric bypass patients at all. But how can you tell the difference? Well, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has issued specific guidelines for bariatric […]

Women’s One Source Multivitamins: Pricey, but Recommended

Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, every day is an exertion to make it from morning to night. The fatigue is usually extreme. Over the years, I have tried various vitamins, herbs and remedies to no avail. My doctor once even prescribed a strong vitamin that he swore would make me feel better and […]