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Old 02-02-2012, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bh_pcs View Post
Just as a warning, the type and brand of vitamins and the way they are produced doesn't necessarily mean they're good for you or that they get absorbed correctly. Many vitamins out there keep their capsule form without dissolving completely.

I would stop taking them or switch to another brand.

Even with my own high-quality, potent vitamins (I take Nutrilite) I had to stop for a while until my brain had time to adjust, then I took them only periodically. Now I'm able to take full doses because my brain has recovered just enough to process the energy that comes from the supplements. I take a lesser dose if I start the day badly.
Thanks for the tip.

Just curious, what would be the purpose of switching brands (or stopping)? You mean just to see if it makes a difference? Try different doses and brands until I feel my body is absorbing it correctly?

(This statement is not for someone with a weak stomach): When I had the flu a few days ago, I threw up the thick, enteric capsule that my Omega 3 supplement is covered in...it was weird. Talk about not dissolving correctly .
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Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

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