Liquid Vitamins

[Iluvharleys 15]

Yes, I took both packages and compared them, and the Flintstone Complete has more minerals etc. in them. I sure wanted to do the other ones, I use the Viactiv for Calcium and love them. I almost feel like I am cheating with a piece of candy. But, I'll keep my flintstones for the other Vitamin.< /p>

[Iluvharleys 15]

Becky - They also have a new Vitamin out too, but it just doesn't have as much in it as the Flintstones do.

[DeLarla 22]

Why the heck would they make a new woman's Vitamin less effective than Flintstones? Go figure. Even taking Vitamins has gotten exhausting. Sheesh!

[PamRN 0]

I've also read that taking children's Vitamins is better because molecularly they are structured to be better absorbed by childrens tiny digestive systems, so as adults we absorb those much more readily than we do adult vitamins. Children's chewables also takes into consideration the pickiness of child eaters, and loads up on those nutrients we can't get into our kids because they won't touch fish, liver, or lentils, etc... I take the flintstone complete version. I have also recently tried the viactiv, and they are pretty good tasting, very chewy candy like, no Vitamin taste what so ever.

[roseann 0]

the only thing I would be concerned about is how much Biotin is in the Vitamins. I understand that helps counteract the hairloss, or thinning. DO the Flintstones have Biotin? I take Centrum chewables, and they have it, but doesn't list the amount.

[new life! 0]

What about other meds? I crush them and have mixed it in yogurt, pudding, juice... and I swear I'm going to gag and vomit... As a matter of fact for three days I didn't take my 2 antidepressants and boy ... duh... I felt dizzy, sweaty, sick... my pharmasist had a fit!!! So... any tricks to how you take your meds.. they just are not meant to be smushed and taken that way... why can't we swallow them?

[Penni60 45]

If you pills are no bigger in diameter than a pencil eraser then you can swallow them. I have been able to take capsules and tablets that are a little bigger than the eraser without problems. The MAIN thing to remember is to drink LOTS of Water with the pills. You don't want them dissolving in the pouch where they can do more damage. Get those suckers flushed through into the lower stomach where they won't do as much harm. DRINK LOTS OF WATER. At least 12 oz of liquid with the pills.

[KarenB 0]

Regarding the flinstone Vitamins, are we as adults supposed to take one or two a day? I remember reading some pre-banding stuff that said take 2 childrens chewables a day. (I take liquid, but my daughter's getting banded & I know she would gag on the liquid.) Thanks,

[Penni60 45]

I haven't really explored this yet but I just found that Viactiv, the company that has calcium chews now has Multivitamin chews as well. I tried the multi's and they taste really good. Just chew them up like the Calcium ones.

On the flinstone Vits I would assume to take two. BUt read the label and see what the ingredients and concentration is that should guide you.

[KarenB 0]

Thanks Penni. It does say children 4 & older take one...that seems like an awfully big range. Also, it's just nagging at me that I heard somewhere that adults should take two. Oh well.

[PamRN 0]

The Flintstones complete chewables say adults and children over 4 take one, and that's all I take, I hadn't heard the take 2 advice. Since many of the supplements listed are at 100% of the recommended daily allowance, I think I'll stick with one and save the cost. Also, these do have 40mcg of Biotin which is 13% of the RDA.

Flintstone's Complete Amount per Serving

% Daily Value for 2 - 3 years 1/2 Tablet % adults and children 4 and older. (1 tablet)

Vitamin A 3000 IU 60% 60%

Vitamin C 60 mg 75% 100%

Vitamin D 400 IU 50% 100%

Vitamin E 30 IU 150% 100%

Thiamin (B1) 1.5 mg 107% 100%

Riboflavin (B2) 1.7 mg 106% 100%

Niacin (B3) 15 mg 83% 75%

Vitamin B6 2 mg 143% 100%

Folate, Folic Acid, Folacin 400 mcg 100% 100%

Vitamin B12 6 mcg 100% 100%

Biotin 40 mcg 13% 13%

Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 100% 100%

Calcium (elemental) 100 mg 6% 10%

Choline 38 mg ** **

Iron 18 mg 90% 100%

Phosphorus 100 mg. 6% 10%

Iodine 150 mcg 107% 100%

Magnesium 20 mg 5% 5%

Zinc 12 mg 75% 80%

Copper 2 mg 100% 100%

Sodium 10 mg ** <1%

[Iluvharleys 15]

I take the Flitstone Complete, and my doctor told me to take two daily. I compared the ingredients with the Viactiv and they have much more in the Flintstones so I stayed with them. I do take the Viactiv Calcium ones though.

[bkmayer 0]

Thanks for the post about liquid vitamins. I use Vitamist it's a spray that has no after taste, in fact the taste like mint. I love them just 8 sprays in the mouth and I'm ready to go for the day. You can get them from www.vitamist.com 1-888-848-0408 and they are $16.95 this is for a month supply. Hope this can help others.

[mustang07babey 0]

Hi Everyone,

I bought the liquid Vitamin that is made by "The Vitamin Shoppe" ...orange creme flavor and it has no after taste. Actually it tastes good and has tuns of Vitamins. The difference between the one that is mentioned above is that IT contains herbs and the one that I bought does not. The cost on a large bottle was $20. If for some reason you do not like it they will take it back and give you a refund. My surgery is on June 8th so I thought it wise to start trying a few things now rather than after the surgery. Hope this is helpful to everyone.

Maria

[HarleyNana 10]

I was taking the liquid, green, yuky, Source of Life, then switched to Viactiv, which also doubles as a chocolate fix.