Cynthia (Brooklyn, Ny) on 02/10/2011
Replied By George (Denver, Co) on 02/10/2011
Replied By Tom (Regina, Sk) on 02/10/2011
I recall from about 4-5 months ago a very similar post to yours.
Once again, a few things to ask:
is the multivitamin one of those "one-a-day" kinds with a shiny red coloring coating?
www.associatedcontent.com/article/131963/is_the_red_40_food_dye_additive_having.html
Reactions include temper tantrums, hyperactivity, aggressive behavior, uncontrollable crying and screaming, kicking, nervousness, dizziness, inability to concentrate and sit still among other findings. Physically you may get frequent headaches or migraines, upset stomach and feel ill after ingesting this additive.
Red 40 is used in many food products including kool-aid, orange and other flavored sodas, cheetos and dorito chips, strawberry pop-tarts, any candy with red coloring to it including m&m's, skittles, many chewing gums, etc. Also many children's vitamins and pain relievers/cold medicine have red 40 in the ingredients.
The bottle label or box carton should say which FD&C (food, drug, & cosmetic) FDA approved color is in there! Anyone any age can have bad effects.
The second question is "are there any minerals listed in that pill?" You could be so low on trace minerals that your body is trying to adjust when taking some. It could be that simple!
You are correct in that you could have a slow or toxic liver, and the food coloring is the final straw. It's taking days to clear something that might be done in hours normally.
You could try taking a high quality fulvic/humic mineral supplement, and see if your heart rate improves, going lower and stable.
They cost a lot more than a one-a-day, but in this case the quality (bioabsorbability) and quantity (most brands have 60 trace minerals and complexes--compare that to the maybe dozen plain jane names on a cheap multimineral tablet)
www.bing.com/images/search?q=fulvic mineral&go=&form=QBLH&scope=images&filt=all
Replied By Cynthia (Brooklyn, New York) on 02/11/2011
Tom from Regina, those symptoms look terrifying but I don't have those to that degree. I checked the mutivitamins' labels and they all are FD&C approved and have no Red 40 dye. I don't think my palpitations were caused by dyes. I'm unsure about trace minerals as you've mentioned. I have taken multivitamins before without any problems. Today it just hit me... the one that caused no palpitations were rapid release. The multivitamins which caused my palpitations were time release so does it mean it hangs out longer? For a sluggish liver that can't clear out more than what's put in, maybe "time release" is not a good idea. I noticed my palpitations were worst in the evening, but better in the morning. I think it's because sleeping puts my body on a fast. I forgot to mention that I've been taking birth control pills for over 10 years. I think my liver's finally caught up. Thanks very much for this great info and the article. I hope this thread can help someone in some way.
Replied By Granny Laura (Waco, Tx Usa) on 02/11/2011
The lady at the health food store recommended that I try vitamin C palmitate. That was the answer to my problem.
I have to take vitamin A palmitate because I am allergic to carrots and fish oils. Many B vitamins are made by yeasts. Most grocery store vitamins will also contain wheat, soy, etc I have multiple chemical sensitivities so it is important that I read every label on every supplement I take.
I take Allergy C and Allergy Multi by Twinlab and have never had a problem taking vitamins again. I order them online for half what I would pay in a health food store. Cheap vitamins may do more to you than they do for you!
Replied By Florie (San Francisco, California) on 04/23/2011
Replied By Art (La Crescenta, California) on 07/25/2011
Replied By Betty (Holdrege, Ne) on 07/26/2011
Pick up a bottle of it and take every day and you will have beautiful nails. I have used different strengths... and about in the middle will work or towards to high end.
Also nail polish remover can make split nails... either use no polish or wash well with soap and water immediately after using nail polish remover.
Good luck!! Betty
Replied By Gavin (Manganui, Northland, New Zealand) on 07/26/2011
Replied By Lee (New York New York) on 10/18/2013
It is also important to check the water in your home. If you are using a water filter/purifier, I suggest having the water tested for minerals.
My body responds negatively (or so it seems) to apple cider vinegar, coconut, cruciferous vegetables (esp, but not solely, raw).... I believe in the blood type diet, but am finding it difficult to strictly adhere to the diet.
It is also important to have your blood checked for minerals, vitamins, arsenic, mercury, lead, etc..
Replied By Faith (San Diego) on 02/22/2014