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Do Supplements Cause Stomach Aches? Have you ever taken a multivitamin or any other dietary supplement before and felt sickly afterward? If so, there are a few reasons why this could be happening. You could be taking them in the morning before you’ve eaten. This can upset the GI tract and cause stomach pains, nausea and diarrhoea. Try taking vitamins with food to help the body abs …

How long does it usually take for iron overdose symptoms to become apparent? Iron poisoning occurs when a person swallows a large number of iron supplements. Sadly, this is most common in children, especially when iron tablets can look like candy to them. In adults, intentional overdosing is rare. Iron poisoning is usually noticeable within 6 hours after taking an excessive amount …

Why is Vitamin C Powder so much cheaper than a Vitamin C Tablet? Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient we can only get from food and supplements. It helps our body build connective tissues, heal itself, helps fight off free radicals, keeps away scurvy and can even help with our eyesight as we age. Both natural and synthesised vitamin C are identical. When it comes …

Will chewing a vitamin C tablet reduce its effect? There are different ways to take vitamin C tablets, including lozenges, liquid, wafers, chewable capsules/tablets, powders or extended-release capsules, and each has a different way to be consumed. If you are taking wafers or chewable tablets, make sure to chew them thoroughly and then swallow — if you swallow chewable vitamin C t …

Supplements for immune function and protection against age-related illnesses A strong and healthy immune system protects our bodies from harmful germs, cell changes and substances that can ultimately kill us. It fights off diseases, viruses, parasites and fungi but if it becomes compromised, we can end up getting sick. This is why it’s important to boost our immune system health, …