I have a vitamin tablet that changes appearance when in the same pill organizer with my other daily meds. Should I be concerned? [more inside]
posted by oneswellfoop on Nov 6, 2009 - 8 answers

I want to take vitamins/multivitamins, but I have a very difficult time swallowing large and/or uncoated pills. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat on Oct 20, 2009 - 42 answers

I'm allergic to most fruits. Should I be taking some sort of multivitamin? [more inside]
posted by stleric on Oct 14, 2009 - 11 answers

How do they figure out what kind of vitamins and nutrients are in food? I understand how the figure out calories, but how did they ever figure out that a banana had potassium or oranges were full of vitamin C in the first place?
posted by Caravantea on Aug 24, 2009 - 7 answers

The vitamin/ supplement aisle of Whole Foods scares the hell out of me, I'd like some advice please! [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on Jul 6, 2009 - 29 answers

How long do I need to wait after weaning off of my antidepressants before I can start taking vitamins/supplements for depression? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Jun 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Do Bananas constipate or do they do the opposite? My daughter needs to eat foods that make stool soft. Some people have told me to feed her bananas and others say to stay away from them. Which is the truth? My daughter is five years old. [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Why do B-complex vitamins and zinc enhance orgasm? [more inside]
posted by WolfDaddy on Apr 29, 2009 - 11 answers

What herbs or vitamins or food will make more blood flow into my brain? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Mar 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Do these vitamins contain toxic levels of vitamin A? [more inside]
posted by Flipping_Hades_Terwilliger on Mar 11, 2009 - 6 answers

One-A-Day ACTIVE multi-vitamins are all gone, and the One-A-Day ENERGY lookalike replacements are just caffeine pills. Can anyone tell me what happened? [more inside]
posted by shipbreaker on Jan 8, 2009 - 7 answers

I bought some B2 vitamins because they were on sale. Each pill contains 2,6mg of B2 riboflavin (162% ADT) and my multivitamin pills also contains B2 riboflavin, and its 1,6mg (100% ADT). Would I risk anything by taking multivitamins with 100% B2 and then taking another pill with 162% B2 in the morning?
posted by madcow20 on Jan 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I recently ordered a product online, a free trial. They wanted my credit card info for the trial and in a fit of delusion I went ahead and requested the product without looking for the catch. The catch is a tiny 'Terms and Conditions' button checked by default where I agreed to a monthly shipment of their basically worthless product. Is there anything I can do about this? [more inside]
posted by diode on Dec 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Have I poisoned myself? [more inside]
posted by jessicapierce on Nov 10, 2008 - 19 answers

Can you recommend a good vitamin for a 16 year old? My teen daughter is active in sports, theatre, takes advanced courses in school, and doesn't eat the veggies that she should--not to mention eating junk food at school.
posted by sandra194 on Sep 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Recommendations for a Vitamin B-Complex supplement that won't make me want to vomit? [more inside]
posted by granted on Jul 28, 2008 - 12 answers

CatFilter: What is the absolutely best vitamin/mineral/enzyme supplement available for cats? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Jul 20, 2008 - 6 answers

Why is my multi-vitamin making me vomit? It took me a little while to figure out that that was what was doing it; I only recently started taking them and don't remember to take it every day. Finally I saw the pattern and stopped taking them. Then, this morning, I noticed the jar and thought, "Oh, that couldn't have been it!" and took one and, ten minutes later, threw it back up. What gives? I've never had a problem taking them in the past. [more inside]
posted by smoakes on Jun 30, 2008 - 29 answers

I think my multivitamin is/was making me sick, but I can't figure out which one so I don't repeat the problem. I need to be taking a multi but this got quite bad--anxiety like symptoms, depression, extreme fatigue and just general yuck. I'm having other causes checked out as well (I suspect there is a thyroid issue going on), but I need some help with the toxicity possibilities of some of the components. [more inside]
posted by pywacket on Apr 13, 2008 - 36 answers

After years of junk food, weight gain and not caring about my health, I'm trying to start living healthier. Can anyone suggest some good supplements. I really just want to have energy, be healthy and feel good. Below are my stats and a few of my ailments. [more inside]
posted by sidartha on Apr 3, 2008 - 32 answers

Why make one enormous pill instead of two smaller ones? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Mar 31, 2008 - 34 answers

So I'm clinically depressed. And right now I likely can't take medication or see a therapist. If things get worked out with medical coverage I might be able to do one or both. But, I'd like to avoid medication if at all possible. What are the things I can do/take (vitamins?) to feel better until ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 40 answers

What the best formula for Calcium supplements? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Dec 13, 2007 - 6 answers

Our medicine cabinet has some leftover prenatal vitamins. Is there any reason that I (as a healthy adult male) shouldn't use them as a daily multivitamin until they're used up (about 60 days worth)?
posted by gwenzel on Nov 21, 2007 - 16 answers

Emergen-C vs. Airborne [more inside]
posted by SixteenTons on Sep 11, 2007 - 25 answers

Any ideas on a good online (or possibly otherwise) distributor of high quality raw vitamin/mineral powder? I'm looking specifically for high quality raw powdered B vitamins and caffeine for a homemade energy drink. I'm concerned with quality, so even advise on what sort of standards/certifications I should look for would be a lot of help.
posted by sprezzatura on Jul 30, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I start a vitamin regimen besides a one-a-day? [more inside]
posted by yakuza on Jul 29, 2007 - 9 answers

What can I add to my smoothies to get some bonus health benefits? [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher on Jul 25, 2007 - 40 answers

Are there alternatives to eating vegetables? [more inside]
posted by stlboi on Jul 5, 2007 - 59 answers

Fancy multivitamins: worth the price? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 20, 2007 - 31 answers

I often consume a Clif Bar, an Odwalla Super Protein, and a multivitamin all in one day. Am I at risk for vitamin overdose?
posted by juniper on Feb 27, 2007 - 11 answers

Where do you buy your vitamins? [more inside]
posted by lagreen on Dec 13, 2006 - 27 answers

I'm not looking for quack cures. I know there are no easy fixes. I hate to waste money. But I'd like to find a trusted website or source for recommending vitamins and supplements. [more inside]
posted by saffry on Dec 2, 2006 - 8 answers

Attention chemists: I am seeking to identify a product that contains a list of ingredients that strikes me as fairly odd. [more inside]
posted by sindark on Oct 3, 2006 - 15 answers

I was curious to know if it was possible to leave off of just sugar and multi-vitamins?
posted by nosophoros on Jun 21, 2006 - 25 answers

unlike this previous query, i'm not only hot in bed, i'm hot everywhere, all the time. how can i cool myself down? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Apr 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Can multi-vitamins go bad/expire? [more inside]
posted by redsnare on Mar 28, 2006 - 8 answers

Immune System: Is it possible to weaken the immune system by boosting it too much and too often? [more inside]
posted by mojabunni on Feb 22, 2006 - 28 answers

Can I send vitamins from the U.S. to someone in the U.K. ? We want to send a package of vitamins to my wife's father in London from New York. I am worried its not permitted by H.M. Customs and they will trash it. I couldnt find a list of things that arent permitted anywhere on the Royal Mail or HM Customs website. I know what youre thinking.. its probably cheaper to have them buy it England but we're sending it because we know they would never actually do it.
posted by postergeist on Nov 20, 2005 - 9 answers

I forget to eat. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by 235w103 on Nov 4, 2005 - 21 answers

What is the minimum amount of food intake you could live on healthily? [more inside]
posted by viama on Oct 9, 2005 - 13 answers

I need advice from people who have experience taking herbal remedies / vitamins, specifically for depression. [more inside]
posted by Ugh on May 24, 2005 - 22 answers

Followup question: Recommend some good protein (and other nutritional) supplements to compliment my weight-training. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Jun 25, 2004 - 11 answers

Multivitamins. Does anyone know of a good brand? I've tried everything from $50 bottles to the generic drug store brands and haven't noticed that much of a difference. Is it worth it to spend more? What types of vitamins and minerals are essential in a multivitamin? I'm a relatively healthy 34 year old white male who works out about 3 times a week.
posted by fletchmuy on Mar 4, 2004 - 9 answers