Probiotics and Vitamins

[don1jones]

One question that I have always had--is there a probiotic and a certain vitamin brand that agrees with crohns? I get really tired of the doctors telling me to take vitamins such as A, D, E, fish oil, general vitamins, and etc--and they bother my intestinal problems. I bet many of you can answer this. I could sure use the help.

 

[Rebecca85]

I just use a supermarket own brand, but I get the kids chewable kind and have never had a problem. i figure they're kinder to my system than throwing more pills at it.

 

[vickiec1984]

I also just use a supermarket own brand of vitamins. I havent had any problems. Hope you find something you can take!
xx

 

[StarGirrrrl]

Yep supermarket own brand of garlic (take during winter), Multi vit with Iron but for immunity I go to a shop called Holland and Barratt for a good quality echinecea.

I think the kids vitamins are a really good idea

 

[SwtNdSpcy]

Gelcaps or Chewables might sit better then tablets. However, some vitamins will cause diarrhea and nausea when taken in larger doses. Vit. D for one. I am Vit. D deficient and it causes a lot of diarrhea for a couple days after I take my once weekly supplement.
There are a lot of different approaches you can try. Start with lower dose vitamins and work your way up to let your system adjust (children's, a multivitamin that is taken 3 times a day like a lot of skin hair and nails multi-vitamins). Ensure, Boost, even Carnation Instant Breakfasts (I drink 2 a day with soy milk).

 

[TMos]

Align is the only one that helps per my GI due to the specific type of bacteria. Not sure about the delivery mechanism working for you though.