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B Complex Vitamin

drea

By drea
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drea Rookie
drea
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Does anyone have problems taking vitamins, especially B complex vitamins? Last night I took a B complex vitamin (enzymatic formula) and about 10 minutes later I became very nauseus then had very bad stomach pain and burning all night. I am still feeling the effects of it today. I was wondering if anyone has this problem or might know why it happened. Thanks.

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Emme999
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I have problems with B vitamins. I don't know what it is.. but after taking them I become prone to anxiety attacks & really agitated.

I used to run a health food store and my best friend (who managed another one of the stores in the same chain) also couldn't take B vitamins. We actually came across a number of people who have trouble with B vitamins. Unfortunately, I've never figured out what the problem is with them! I know that they are *supposed* to be helpful with emotional balance, but they had the opposite effect on me.

- Michelle :wub:

Merika Contributor
Merika
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I had problems too, but mine took several days/weeks to really show up enough for me to say "enough!" ;-) Actually, I think I took them for 2 months. They made my face muscles feel funny and taut in a weird way, and I got dark circles all around my eyes, not just below.

Merika

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cdford
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Any chance the tablet had a gluten binder in it? Also, if your B vitamin has a lot of folic acid, it may keep you wired for a while. I get circles around my eyes if I take too much folic acid because I don't sleep for days afterward. I do get lots accomplished, however.

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Merika
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Folic acid keeps you awake? I had trouble sleeping for a few months, never thought it would be from the vitamin. Mind you, I didn't get squat done, just felt very very tired during the day.

Merika

(and mine was gluten-free)

aaascr Apprentice
aaascr
Posted

B vitamins create energy along with complex carbs - so yes they can keep you

awake!

I found a liquid b that is gluten free, it does have niacin which can

flush your face for a bit, tastes good! Hasn't hurt my stomach at all. :D

Nutraceutical Solutions Inc.

800-856-7040

Sublingual B Total

They have a website - but I don't recall it for the moment.

drea Rookie
drea
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The problem I had the the B vitamin was horrible stomach pain. I didn't have any wired feeling or anything like that. It Was Enzymatic Therapy brand. The other ingredients besides B vitamins are vegetable polysaccharide capsule, potassium bicarbonate, modified cellulose gum, and magnesium sterate. My stomach is still bothering me. I can hardly eat without it hurting. It is pains and burning in the pit of my stomach that sometimes goes right through to my back. I just want it to stop hurting! :angry:

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Misa Rookie
Misa
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I get the same symptoms as Michelle. They make me nervous which is the complete opposite of what they're supposed to do :blink: . I've put it down to the B12. If your body (and brain) has high heavy metal levels, B12 methyls them.....changes the metals into aggressive neurotoxins....creating unfavourable mental symptoms...yikes!

Don't get any stomach pain from them though.

Misa :)

LKelly8 Rookie
LKelly8
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I get stomach pains and queasiness from any strong multivitamin. I've got a touch of gastritis so I've always chalked it up to that.

I'll probably try the new chewable multivits first, they only have 12 vits-in-one, and if they irritate my stomach I'll go for the liquid.

I've never had stomach trouble with the vitamin fortified drinks, Ensure etc.

drea Rookie
drea
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Thank you for all of your replies. Are the liquid vitamins the easiest on the stomach? I might try the liquid if it is.

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emeraldskies Rookie
emeraldskies
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If you think the vitamin is safe, try taking some food containing protein or fat with it. This is the only way I can handle them (B vitamins and multivitamin) without discomfort. GNC vitamins list all of the allergens on the back.

chronic Newbie
chronic
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I too have problems with vitiamins but it doesn't stop there. I have severe reactions from ANY supplement. I have been told that it can be a liver problem but my blood tests show no evidences of that sort. I check everything--supplements or vitamins for glutin so this isn't a problem. It makes no difference whether they are liquid or powdered. A horrible reaction every time. I know of one other person that has the same condition. Chronic

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