Optimal Multivitamin - 240 Vegetarian Capsules

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• SeattleRain4/11/11 4:25 PM
  • I see Optimal Multivitamin has 8 capsules per serving. I cannot take that many at a time. How do you recommend I take it?
  • I personally take Optimal Multivitamin and find it to be the most effective and manageable when I split the 8 capsules in 3 doses. I take 3 capsules with breakfast, 3 capsules at lunch and the last two capsules around 2 pm to prevent the afternoon 'crash'. If I feel well at 2 pm, I do not take the other two capsules. Taking 3 capsules twice a day with food is great and the last two capsules may not be necessary; however, in order to obtain all the nutrients on the label, I recommend the method of 3:3:2. One may also take 4 capsules twice a day. Given that the nutrients in Optimal Multivitamin are well-absorbed, one should not experience stomach upset when taking this many capsules. However, if one has a sensitive stomach, do the 3:3:2 dosing of Optimal Multivitamin. Never take a multivitamin within 5 hours of going to bed as it can keep you awake due to the potent B vitamin mix.
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• sullia44/19/11 5:07 PM
  • After my consult, I purchased the MultiVitamin, Vit D, NAC, Priobiata, and Fish Oil. I want to maximize the effect of these by taking them at the right time in the right combinations. Can you confirm if this MV and Vit D (both Seeking Health brands) can be taken together (because of no iron interaction) or should these be separated? If separated, can Vit D be taken with any of the others that I bought?
    Thank you!!
  • Hello -
    
    I thank you for taking the intiative. I intended to write your follow up today here on the forum but you beat me to it
    
    Vitamin D3 can be taken any time of day with a snack or even alone.
    
    I do not recommend taking the D3 with Optimal Multivitamin due to the amount. The amount of D3 may interfere with the other fat soluble nutrients such as vitamin A, E and K.
    
    Here are my recommendations to get the best effects from the products you have:
    - Optimal Multivitamin by Seeking Health: Take 3 capsules with breakfast, 3 at lunch and 2 capsules around 2 or 3 PM with a snack. Do not take Optimal Multivitamin within 6 hours of going to sleep as it can keep you awake.
    
    - Vitamin D3 5,000 IU or Liquid Vitamin D360 by Seeking Health: During winter months, take 1 capsule of Vitamin D3 5,000 IU any time of the day with a small snack, with the Fish Oil, or with dinner. Do not take it alongside the Optimal Multivitamin due to the potency.
    
    During the summer months, take 1 drop of Vitamin D which equates to 2,000 IU per day.
    
    More later...
    
    Dr Ben
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• Polly4/19/11 6:19 PM
  • Dr. Ben,
    
    My husband asked me to get him a multivitamin that requires him taking it only once a day and possibly one pill only, what's your best suggestion?
    
    
  • There is no such thing if he desires disease prevention and health.
    
    If taking a quality multivitamin multicapsule formula only once per day, the excess nutrients are not absorbed and they are discreeted by the body. This is expensive and a waste.
    
    If taking a one-a-day vitamin, this is insufficient as the nutrients are commonly trash, formulations are incomplete.
    
    If he wants to keep it simple and get the basic nutrients, I recommend B Complex Plus and Trace Mineral Complex. He can take these all at once in the morning with or without food and he is getting a pretty complete spectrum of nutrients.
    
    Take 1 capsule of Trace Mineral Complex
    
    and 1 capsule of B Complex Plus
    
    He can get vitamin D from the sun or from liquid D3
    
    The capsule sizes of B Complex Plus and Trace Mineral Complex are not that huge making it easier to swallow.
    
    Vitamin C can be received from fruits
    
    Vitamin A can be received from carrots
    
    Vitamin E from healthy nuts and oils.
    
    He should find this recommendation pretty easy to do.
    
    He is not the only one with this request and understandably so. It is difficult for some to swallow pills and countless ones a day.
    
    In health,
    Dr Ben
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• What does AMT stand for9/11/11 6:10 AM
  • As I am not a native speaker I tried to google the abbreviation AMT. I found 28 explanations. What does AMT stand for? Thank you!
  • Hello -
    
    AMT = amount; how much of
    
    Please do ask any other questions you may have!
    
    In health,
    Dr Ben
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• Do the AMT values relate to one capsule or to eight?9/19/11 4:30 PM
  • Thank you Dr. Ben!
  • You're welcome!
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• Vitamin D and Vitamin K2/17/12 8:13 AM
  • I just recently found you Dr Ben and am amazed by your research, passion, ability to effectively communicate and educate people, and how genuine you are in wanting to help people. It totally shows in your writings and videos. I’m hetero A1298C and am looking to start with a quality multi. I’m interested in purchasing your Optimal multi but have a few questions about it.
    
    1) Would this be the best place for me to start or do you recommend doing testing prior to starting the multi? If testing first, is there a test that will help identify other supplements that I might need?
    
    2) The Supplement facts state there is 200 of Vit D but if you click on the label it says there is 500 Vit D. Which one is correct?
    
    3) In one of your prior Q&A responses about Optimal multi you mentioned, “I do not recommend taking the D3 with Optimal Multivitamin due to the amount. The amount of D3 may interfere with the other fat soluble nutrients such as vitamin A, E and K.” But, I don’t see Vit K in the product. Is there Vit K? I’ve heard that you need to take Vit K2 with Calcium. Is there truth to this?
    
    I’ll do more reading on your blogs/forum to educate myself and will probably be asking more questions or might even schedule a consult.
    
    Thanks for doing what you do.
    
  • Hello -
    
    Thank you for the compliment - much appreciated ;)
    
    1) Optimal Multivitamin is a pretty good place to start - as it contains numerous nutrients which are needed in order for the body to function well. It is also safe. If taking 3 capsules twice daily, you should experience improved well-being and energy without any side effects.
    
    I also highly recommend Vitamin D360 - 1,000 IU per 25 lbs of body weight - daily.
    
    Along with ProBiota 12 - one capsule after dinner.
    
    Along with Optimal Fish Oil - 2 capsules taken with any meal once daily.
    
    Those are the top recommendations for general health. If you are dealing with issues that are more intense, then other recommendations are likely needed- lifestyle, diet and nutrients.
    
    I don't recommend people do lab testing right away. I prefer they make some lifestyle, dietary and nutritional changes first and see how they do. If stuck, then we evaluate lab testing.
    
    2) Thanks for catching that! There are 500 IU of vitamin D3 in 8 capsules. If you take less than 8 capsules, you receive less than that.
    
    We will fix that error!
    
    3) The body has only a limited amount of receptors and the ability to absorb nutrients. If we take an overwhelming amount of nutrients at once, then you are making what I call 'expensive urine' because you simply urinate out the nutrients which cannot be absorbed.
    
    I like to optimize things - including absorption. This is why I recommend the Vitamin D360 liquid to be taken in the evening or anytime away from a comprehensive multivitamin.
    
    There is no vitamin K in Optimal Multivitamin - correct - I was listing off other fat soluble vitamins and was on a roll ;)
    
    It is recommended to take Vitamin K with calcium - correct. This is why you find vitamin K2 in Bone Nutrients.
    http://www.seekinghealth.com/bone-supplements-bone-healing-bone-nutrients.html
    
    Ask away ;)
    
    Best
    Dr Ben
    
    
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