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Balanced eating is difficult in today's busy world. Taking a multivitamin can help provide your body with the daily nutrients. However, some people experience colic from taking vitamins. This phenomenon is especially evident in people with a sensitive stomach or taking certain vitamins or taking high doses. So you should consult your doctor and evaluate your daily routine to avoid stomach upset while taking vitamins.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Find Out Vitamin Information

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   Consult your doctor if you need to take vitamin supplements and these vitamins cause stomach upset. If you are on a well-balanced diet, your doctor may advise you not to take extra vitamins. Consult your doctor about alternatives if vitamin problems persist.

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   Determine the right type and dose of vitamins. This will help you not only avoid damaging the stomach, but also the best for your body. You should not take vitamins without first consulting your doctor.

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   Know what to drink and why. If your diet is stable or you have a chronic disorder, you can include vitamins in your daily diet to supplement what your body lacks.
   • Vegetarians should drink iron every day. It provides protein that is found in meats.
   • People who live in conditions that lack natural sunlight, or who don't go out regularly, should take vitamin D. In the sun there are these vitamins, but people often lack them. People who work in offices or live in climates that do not get a lot of sunlight are especially at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
   • If your immune system is suppressed, or you have the flu and a cold, you should take vitamin C. Vitamin C strengthens your immune system naturally and can help your body fight off disease.
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Method 2 of 3: Take Vitamins Correctly

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   Experiment with different dosage forms. Try different forms of the vitamin such as liquid or capsule and dosage to find out which one is least likely to upset your stomach.

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   Take the correct dose. To reduce the likelihood of an upset stomach, never take more than the dose on the label or prescribed by your doctor.

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   Do not take caffeine while taking certain vitamins. Some drugs and vitamins interact with caffeine in tea or coffee. Caffeine can also change the way your body absorbs vitamins.
   • Caffeine can interfere with the absorption of vitamins such as calcium, vitamin D, iron, B vitamins, and others.

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   Drink regularly. You should take the vitamin on a fixed schedule and at the same time of day. You can set an alarm to avoid forgetting or drinking late. You can also take vitamins right after dinner, if you eat your dinner on time to stick to a set schedule. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Treatment of Vitamin Side Effects

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   Adjust your diet the way you feel. If your stomach is sensitive to vitamins, you should eat a balanced diet high in lean meats, fish, fruits and vegetables so that it is not necessary to add them.

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   Avoid taking vitamins on an empty stomach. If you have a sensitive stomach or take vitamins and have stomach upset, you should take them after eating. Taking vitamins on an empty stomach can make the problem worse.

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   Solve stomach upset and cramps by eating bland foods. White bread and white rice are two foods that are good for the stomach and easy to digest. Other foods you should eat for stomach upset or nausea include bananas and mint.

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   Soothe your stomach with mint. Although there is little scientific evidence that peppermint is a remedy, many reports have reported that peppermint helps relieve upset stomachs. Try brewing a cup of peppermint tea, it can relax your stomach muscles.
   • Do not use peppermint if you have acid reflux or GERD.
   • Other natural remedies that are thought to help soothe the stomach include ginger and dill.
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Advice

• Iron and zinc, in particular, can make your stomach feel uncomfortable. Do not exceed the recommended dose and consult a doctor if problem persists.

Warning

• Do not voluntarily stop taking vitamins that your doctor recommends or prescribes without consulting. Tell your doctor about your upset stomach and ask about how to treat it.
• If you experience nausea or vomiting, this could be a sign that you've taken too much of a certain vitamin. If this happens, see your doctor right away.