Question:
chewable vitamins
What is the best chewable vitamin in terms of content? I have Vista chewables but I really don't like them. Thanks! Open RNY 6/2/03 236/122 — Treva F. (posted on September 17, 2004)
September 16, 2004
I use the Centrum adult chewables for my multi vitamin and have not had any
problems (but I take extra iron, vit C, B-12 and calcium in addition to the
Centrum). They are pretty cheap, about $6 a bottle at Target or Walmart.
— Ali M
September 17, 2004
CVS has a good generic brand of chewable vitamins. Once a month they have a
few days where the vitamins are buy one get one free. Their content is very
good. I supplement with B12, Iron and Calcium. 4/03 283/172
— M B.
September 17, 2004
For me i use "Sweet Essentials" only available at drugstore.com
they are a 'chewable' malt ball. I get my vitamins and chocolate fix in
one.
— star .
September 17, 2004
I'm a Flintstone's Chewable gal. I take them twice a day. I don't need
the ones with Iron (post-menopausal and good labs) so I can't vouch for
them. The only palatable store brand I've found are the Target Children's
Chewable. If the budget is tight I get them. The others I've tried
-including the ones at my favorite store Trader Joe's- are awful. But
everyone's taste buds are different - and they can change a lot over time.
I'd just first be sure of the good content and then find ones you can
tolerate.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 17, 2004
Walgreen's has one that is made just for bariatric patients, it is called
Optisource and is orange flavored. Really good. You can order them from
their online store if you don't have a local Walgreen's or one that carries
them.
— Ann B.
September 17, 2004
Treva, check out the backside of the bottles to see which ones have more of
what you are looking for content-wise. at 2 1/2 years post-op, I do both
the centrum chewables and the flintstone chewables. could I do regular
pills? Yes, but I take enough regular pills-the chewables are a break.
— Cindy R.
September 17, 2004
Thanks everybody- really helpful info-
best,
Treva
— Treva F.
September 17, 2004
Centrum A-Z
chewable orange vits
has every vit we need and tastes great
— Kathleen M.
September 18, 2004
I wasn't able to find a chewable that was palatable for me. I couldn't
deal with the aftertaste, the grittiness or chalky texture--depending on
the vitamin. I tried Centrum liquid--YUCK!!! It tastes just like vitamins
smell!
I finally broke down and ordered the vitamins & calcium supplements
that my sister takes. The group of doctors who did her surgery (US
Bariatric in Fort Lauderdale) have their own supplements developed
specifically for bariatric patients--www.bbvitamins.com. I ordered a 90
day supply of the multi vitamin & the calcium--with shipping I think it
was around $75.00, that works out to about 83 cents a day even with
shipping. You take one multi 3x a day & 6 calcium a day. If you take
iron--you shouldn't take the calcium & iron together. I'm not on iron,
so I take 2 calcium each time I take a multi.
All of their supplements are in clear gel capsules--so if you have trouble
or unable to swallow the capsule you can empty it into something to drink
or eat. These have been a godsend for me, because I would much rather
swallow a pill than chew one.
Terri
— greeneyes1961
September 18, 2004
I take liquid vitamins and have always had good reports. You can see
information at www.tryprovitamin.com/21290
— Gary H.
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