Besides eating healthy and exercising, we all know vitamins are extremely important. I myself take quite a few, and I have my daughter also taking vitamins (an old post delves more in to the vitamin topic). When it comes to myself, I'm generally not picky when it comes to the brand, I tend to buy store brand purely because of the price difference. The last time I was in The States I was sure to hit up Walmart to buy things we can get here, but are just cheaper there. One of which being Centrum, I was a huge fan of this particular brand when I lived in Florida. But as I stood at Walmart my frugal side took over and said, why not just buy Walmart brand, I used to use Equate products regularly. And since the purchase I have regretted buying their multi-vitamin. (Equate Women's One Daily, to be exact.) Why, it makes me puke if I don't have a full stomach! I know taking aspirin or ibuprofen on a empty stomach can make you sick, but also a vitamin? I had to find out the hard way while on vacation, and sadly enough it took multiple times before I put 2 & 2 together. I guess I pinned the restless stomach on food in The States and even travel anxiety (was travelling internationally with just my toddler)... turned out to be the vitamin. Since making the realization I do my best to take my vitamins right after lunch (this is recommended for a lot of vitamins). But there are still times when I didn't eat enough or remembered the multi-vitamin just a bit too late and it hits me. I feel the warmth sweep over me and the nausea coming on (similar to low blood sugar) and there is nothing I can do but wait it out. My husband thinks I'm crazy and said I should just throw the bottle out and buy something that suites me better, but I'm stubborn and want my money's worth. (I'm shaking my head at my own trait, right now.) Out of curiosity, do any of you have problems with certain multi-vitamins?Monday, September 23, 2013
Vicious Vitamin
Besides eating healthy and exercising, we all know vitamins are extremely important. I myself take quite a few, and I have my daughter also taking vitamins (an old post delves more in to the vitamin topic). When it comes to myself, I'm generally not picky when it comes to the brand, I tend to buy store brand purely because of the price difference. The last time I was in The States I was sure to hit up Walmart to buy things we can get here, but are just cheaper there. One of which being Centrum, I was a huge fan of this particular brand when I lived in Florida. But as I stood at Walmart my frugal side took over and said, why not just buy Walmart brand, I used to use Equate products regularly. And since the purchase I have regretted buying their multi-vitamin. (Equate Women's One Daily, to be exact.) Why, it makes me puke if I don't have a full stomach! I know taking aspirin or ibuprofen on a empty stomach can make you sick, but also a vitamin? I had to find out the hard way while on vacation, and sadly enough it took multiple times before I put 2 & 2 together. I guess I pinned the restless stomach on food in The States and even travel anxiety (was travelling internationally with just my toddler)... turned out to be the vitamin. Since making the realization I do my best to take my vitamins right after lunch (this is recommended for a lot of vitamins). But there are still times when I didn't eat enough or remembered the multi-vitamin just a bit too late and it hits me. I feel the warmth sweep over me and the nausea coming on (similar to low blood sugar) and there is nothing I can do but wait it out. My husband thinks I'm crazy and said I should just throw the bottle out and buy something that suites me better, but I'm stubborn and want my money's worth. (I'm shaking my head at my own trait, right now.) Out of curiosity, do any of you have problems with certain multi-vitamins?
My prenatal vitamins made me nauseous if I took them on an empty stomach and when I took vitamins as a child they also made me nauseous. That's probably why I don't take them unless I'm pregnant. It's funny that you won't throw them away. That sounds like something my husband would do! He is frugal and stubborn :)
ReplyDeleteI always take vitamins either just before a meal or after. I prefer before because sometimes afterwards the acids in my stomach try to push them up into my throat. In fact, I'm sure many vitamin labels probably read that it's best to take with food. For awhile I was taking Iron supplements and was warned to be sure to eat before taking because it could make me nauseated.
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I'm laughing out loud about you being stubborn. I'm pretty frugal as well. So true what can happen wIth vitamins though. Thanks so much for sharing with us on Mommy Monday! Following you now on bloglovin! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLuckily the vitamin doesn't always make me sick... which reminds me I should take one now before my food digest, ha-ha! :) Danica
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