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multi vits and mins

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humblesims · 24/09/2018 11:00

Following recent surgery my consultant has recommended that I start taking a multi vitamin/mineral supplement and that my iron is a bit low. So I'm looking online at supplements and there are...millions. Years ago a bought a multi vit supplement and the pills were so big I couldnt swallow them. Also I have no idea if there are good quality ones and bad quality ones.
Any recommendations?

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KindergartenKop · 24/09/2018 14:26

I just take the kids chewy sweetie ones! I figure a kids dose of vitamins is better than forgetting to take them completely (which I would if I only bought them for myself).

Lellochip · 24/09/2018 15:08

If you have low iron I'd concentrate on taking a good iron tablet - a multi vit probably wouldn't be high enough dosage to fix a deficiency. Ask your GP how low out actually is and for recommendation for tablets. A multivitamin on top wouldn't hurt but might just mean you're buying loads of vitamins you don't actually need?

TheMarbleFaun · 24/09/2018 15:16

Agree with Lellochip that you're probably better with a specific supplement rather than a generic multivitamin which have relatively low doses
What about a liquid iron?

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AviatorShades · 24/09/2018 16:26

for iron I took a liquid capsule thing and for other targetted vits and minerals I bought from Vitamins Direct, i think it was called. Did a lot of research first and it all worked for me.

Jellycatspyjamas · 24/09/2018 17:24

I swear by Spatone for iron - mix into fruit juice and it’s very gentle on the stomach.

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