Looking for a multivitamin to help me feel like my old self

[jkl]

I have been dealing with episodes of pretty bad fatigue for the past 9 months.  All blood tests are normal except my Vitamin D is low.  I am making some lifestyle changes (I am feeling really burned out!) and I'd like to see if switching my multivitamin will help.  Right now, I take a One-A-Day, a calcium supplement, and a vitamin D supplement (My total Vitamin D through vitamins is about 2500 IUs--I'd like to go higher but I'm cautious because I'm still nursing my almost 2 year old).  Anyone have a great vitamin they'd recommend??

[jkl]

Thank you--I have to look back at my levels...  I have been either nursing or pregnant (usually both) pretty much constantly for over 10 and a half years.  I feel like my body is totally depleted!!  

[jkl]

Bumping to see if anyone has any multivitamin recommendations...  I feel like the One-a-Day is probably not giving me what I need.

Edited December 12, 2015 by jkl

[MyLittleWonders]

I take either Thorne prenatal or the Garden of Life Raw prenatal (I feel I've been pregnant or nursing for more years than I can count though I only have five). Both help me feel more human. I also take 5000 IU vitamin D while pregnant and nursing, again either Thorne or the Raw ones.

[jkl]

See, my ob told me not to go over 1000 IUs of Vit D while nursing, but I've seen more that recommended when I did a search for it, so I'm confused!  Thanks so much for the suggestions!

[Shellydon]

I like Rainbow Lite multi

[ILiveInFlipFlops]

NM, just read the op more carefully! I hope you find what you need. I agree about the B vitamins.

 

Edited December 12, 2015 by ILiveInFlipFlops

[wonderfilled]

XFactor is a really good multi-vitamin.  It has Aloe and New Zealand Blackcurrant which helps with absorption, so you get good results with it.  We've been really impressed with this line of products and my husband says they are the only thing he's taken where he's noticed such obvious results.

[Mandamom]

I really like Vitacost products. I notice a difference when I take them. I use the magnesium, zinc, probiotics, once daily and dh has tried a few others. 

 

 

[VeteranMom]

I agree with Rainbow Light. It is a good vitamin- not at all harsh and sits well on my stomach.  

[gardenmom5]

I consider one-a-day average at best.

 

I look very strongly at the molecular form of the vitamins they contain.  you want the most bioavilable.  your body will get more of the vitamin, and less of it will be wasted due to conversion into the form your body can use.  if you have trouble absorbing vit d3 (most are d3, and that's what you want), consider drops.  they are more absorbable.

 

I used to take an average multi.  then I switched to emerald laboratories. I felt the difference.

 

if you've been under alot of stress, or dont' eat enough veggies, or have a mthf mutation - you need more b--vitamins.  and especially with the mthf, you need to pay particular attention to the forms. again, I really like the emerald laboratories b-healthy - and noticed an improvement after taking 2x's an average quality b-complex for years.

Edited December 13, 2015 by gardenmom5

[jkl]

Thanks everyone!  I think I'm going to try the Rainbow Lite prenatal till I'm done nursing and increase my Vitamin D a little.  I'd love to feel a difference!