Multivitamins can affect people in different ways, and various brands may even affect you differently. Any side effects that you may experience may have to do with the amount of each type of vitamin that's formulated in the blend. Consult with your physician prior to taking a multivitamin and follow up with him should you begin to experience any side effects related to the multivitamin.
Types
Depending upon the type of multivitamin you are taking, and what your diet includes, you may experience some side effects. Some multivitamins are formulated specifically for women since women need more iron and certain other nutrients than men, while others are formulated for men based upon the typical demands of a man's body. Some multivitamins are formulated for seniors, children and pregnant women. Taking the right multivitamin is imperative for your well being.
Causes
Your body may be sensitive to the amount of ingredients that are in the particular multivitamin that you're taking. If your body isn't used to getting a certain amount of one particular vitamin or mineral and all of a sudden starts getting larger than normal doses, it could make you nauseous. Prenatal vitamins often add to pregnancy nausea due to the increased amount of iron and calcium that prenatal vitamins contain. Some vitamins, such as vitamin A, can cause constipation, which could make you feel nauseous. If your body receives too much iron, or more iron than it's used to, you may feel nauseous.
Ingredients
All labels on multivitamins list which types of vitamins and minerals are listed in the blend, and how much of each vitamin and mineral is present. The average multivitamin will have your basic vitamins such as vitamins A, C, D, E and a combination of various B vitamins. It may also contain important minerals that your body needs such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper and other trace minerals. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and iron all share one common side effect, which is nausea.
Considerations
If your multivitamin makes you feel nauseous, try taking the supplement with food. You may also want to consider taking it at night, just before bed. If your symptoms are persistent or worsen, your health care provider may order blood tests to determine the cause of the side effects you're experiencing. He may recommend that you stop taking the multivitamin, especially if your diet includes a wide variety of foods, or he may recommend switching to a different multivitamin that contains less vitamins and minerals; such as a children's multivitamin.
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