Do Centrum Multi-Vitamins really work?

[Ender]

My mom bought these multi-vitamins for me because she feels I'm not getting enough from my regular diet. Do the Centrum multi-vitamins work well? Any other suggestions?

 

[Goosemaster]

haven't killed me yet....they sort of help, but the effects are not immediate and require consistency

 

[Jeff7181]

Do they work??? Work how? I mean... what do you expect them to do? They're just dietary suppliments... your penis won't get bigger, you won't get stronger, you won't lose weight... you'll just be healthier overall I guess?

 

[jpeyton]

I take one because I know that no matter how well I eat, I'll still lack in certain vitamins that I should be taking.

Besides, a good multi only costs a quarter a day. If you get one loaded with a high-dose B-complex (>75mg of most B vitamins) then you'll notice more energy in the mornings too.

The one I take is Ultra Mega Gold (No Iron) from GNC.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
I take one because I know that no matter how well I eat, I'll still lack in certain vitamins that I should be taking.

Besides, a good multi only costs a quarter a day. If you get one loaded with a high-dose B-complex (>75mg of most B vitamins) then you'll notice more energy in the mornings too.

The one I take is Ultra Mega Gold (No Iron) from GNC.

And FWIW, JAMA published a recommendation that all adults should supplement their diets with a good multivitamin. I'm sure they made this recommendation based on the overwhelming data that American's diets are poor.

 

[Adul]

i cant remember where i raid, but it is better to take a multi vitamon in liquid or powder form instead as the solid tablets dont digest completely in time.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Vitamins don't make you superman - they supplement your body with nutrients and minerals that you might not otherwise get a certain daily percentage of.

 

[0roo0roo]

centrum is fine. probably keeps you ok on anything your borderline on. the amounts are set so theres no way you'll be getting too much even on a normal diet. it just makes sure you aren't totally deficient. eat after a meal or food., i use centrum.

what is useless are those mega doses of vitamins and stuff. goes in and then right out again if your body gets more then it needs. vitamins for your toilet basically

 

[imported_KirbsAw]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Do they work??? Work how? I mean... what do you expect them to do? They're just dietary suppliments... your penis won't get bigger, you won't get stronger, you won't lose weight... you'll just be healthier overall I guess?

On the contrary, your penis will explode.

 

[Ender]

I'm not asking for miracles. I'm simply pondering if the multi-vitamins are effective at what they do (i.e. delivering the vitamins I lack throughout the day).

 

[jjones]

Originally posted by: KirbsAw

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Do they work??? Work how? I mean... what do you expect them to do? They're just dietary suppliments... your penis won't get bigger, you won't get stronger, you won't lose weight... you'll just be healthier overall I guess?

On the contrary, your penis will explode.

ROFL :beer::beer:

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: Adul
i cant remember where i raid, but it is better to take a multi vitamon in liquid or powder form instead as the solid tablets dont digest completely in time.

I've heard something similar - but I was told to actually test the vitamin. Take one of the tablets of what ever you're considering (Centrum, GNC Ultra Mega, etc) and throw it in a cup full of vinegar. If it doesn't disolve, find something else.

Nate

 

[Ender]

Originally posted by: NTB

Originally posted by: Adul
i cant remember where i raid, but it is better to take a multi vitamon in liquid or powder form instead as the solid tablets dont digest completely in time.

I've heard something similar - but I was told to actually test the vitamin. Take one of the tablets of what ever you're considering (Centrum, GNC Ultra Mega, etc) and throw it in a cup full of vinegar. If it doesn't disolve, find something else.

Nate

I would like to know the results on these experiments

 

Originally posted by: NTB

Originally posted by: Adul
i cant remember where i raid, but it is better to take a multi vitamon in liquid or powder form instead as the solid tablets dont digest completely in time.

I've heard something similar - but I was told to actually test the vitamin. Take one of the tablets of what ever you're considering (Centrum, GNC Ultra Mega, etc) and throw it in a cup full of vinegar. If it doesn't disolve, find something else.

Nate

Um, the acid in your stomach is mainly HCl and is quite a bit stronger than acetic acid. If a vitamin doesn't dissolve in vinegar, it still may dissolve in your stomach.

 

[Eli]

What do you mean, "do they work"?

If you can take a multivitamin and actually notice a difference, your diet is severely lacking something.

 

[Tinkerhell]

I noticed when i ws taking a multivitamin I wasn't as tired and I had a lot more energy

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: NTB

Originally posted by: Adul
i cant remember where i raid, but it is better to take a multi vitamon in liquid or powder form instead as the solid tablets dont digest completely in time.

I've heard something similar - but I was told to actually test the vitamin. Take one of the tablets of what ever you're considering (Centrum, GNC Ultra Mega, etc) and throw it in a cup full of vinegar. If it doesn't disolve, find something else.

Nate

Um, the acid in your stomach is mainly HCl and is quite a bit stronger than acetic acid. If a vitamin doesn't dissolve in vinegar, it still may dissolve in your stomach.

Should it really be the acids that break it down?

I'd almost say that you should be able to put the vitamin into a cup of water and see if it dissolves, heh.