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Posted 11/19/2012 12:11 PM (GMT -5)
Folks, I have a quick question....

It seems like anytime I take my multi that is causes constipation and starts bringing on small signs of UC. It doesn't appear to have iron in it and I don't have any clue as to what could be causing it. If I go weeks without it, I'm fine. I've tried 2 different multi's and they both do the same thing to me. Here is a link to my current multi- http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/optimum_nutrition-opti-men_multivitamin.htm

Do any of you have this issue or would you know what could be causing this?

Any input would be appreciated!

Thanks

Posted 11/19/2012 12:22 PM (GMT -5)
Doesn't seem strange regarding the ingredients.
When do you take it during the day?

Are you taking 3 daily or just one?


Are you taking fibre supplements as well as probiotics?

q
Posted 11/19/2012 12:29 PM (GMT -5)
I take (2) per day at once with breakfast or lunch. I do not take fibre supplements but I do eat chicken, brown rice and black beans almost daily for lunch...
Posted 11/19/2012 12:57 PM (GMT -5)
What meds for UC?

Maybe take one at breakfast and one at supper..split them up?

q
Posted 11/19/2012 4:25 PM (GMT -5)
It's probably the calcium in the multivitamin.
Posted 11/19/2012 4:42 PM (GMT -5)
doubtful at 160mg daily.
Posted 11/19/2012 4:59 PM (GMT -5)
I can't take any calcium at all without similar problems, but maybe that's just me. I get whatever calcium I can by having 3 dairy servings a day and that's it.
Posted 11/19/2012 7:45 PM (GMT -5)
Are you allergic to shellfish? I am, along with seaweed. I had to ditch a multivite because it derived iodine from kelp. I couldn't believe it because we are talking micrograms. But I tested many times and found that even micrograms derived from shellfish or seaweed can cause problems for me.

Your multivite seems very good and comprehensive but it definitely is not for me. I see that it contains ingredients derived from oysters.
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