Vitamin comparison charts

Stephanie G.
on 5/24/09 2:03 am - Rowlett, TX

Dose = 2 tablets daily or as recommended

Amount per Serving (2 Tablets)

Nutrient	Amount		%DV
Vitamin A (from Beta Carotene)	7500	IU	150%
Vitamin C	120	mg	200%
Vitamin D3	1000	IU	250%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)	30	IU	100%
Vitamin B1 (from Thiamine Mononitrate)	6	mg	400%
Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin)	3.4	mg	200%
Niacinamide	50	mg	250%
Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl)	4	mg	200%
Folic Acid	800	mcg	200%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)	100	mcg	1667%
Biotin USP/FCC	600	mcg	200%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium D-Pantothenate)	20	mg	200%
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate)	200	mg	20%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate)	50	mg	13%
Zinc (from Zinc Citrate)	15	mg	100%
Selenium (from L-Selenomethionine)	100	mcg	140%
Copper (from Copper Citrate)	2	mg	100%
Manganese (from Manganese Sulfate)	2	mg	100%
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate NF)	100	mcg	83%
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate)	75	mcg	100%
Sodium	10	mg	<1%
Vanadium (Vanadium Citrate)	25	mcg	NA
Choline (Choline Bitartrate FCC)	2	mg	NA
Inositol USP/FCC	5	mg	NA
Citrus Fruit Peel Bioflavonoids Complex 50%	12.5	mg	NA

Bariatric Advantage

Total Carbohydrate	< 1 g*	**	< 1%
Vitamin A (33% as beta-carotene)	3000 IU	60%	60%
Vitamin C	60 mg	75%	100%
Vitamin D	400 IU	50%	100%
Vitamin E	30 IU	150%	100%
Thiamin (B1)	1.5 mg	107%	100%
Riboflavin (B2)	1.7 mg	106%	100%
Niacin	15 mg	83%	75%
Vitamin B6	2 mg	143%	100%
Folic Acid	400 mcg	100%	100%
Vitamin B12	6 mcg	100%	100%
Biotin	40 mcg	13%	13%
Pantothenic Acid	10 mg	100%	100%
Calcium Elemental	100 mg	6%	10%
Iron	18 mg	90%	100%
Phosphrous	100 mg	6%	10%
Iodine	150 mcg	107%	100%
Magnesium	20 mg	5%	5%
Zinc	12 mg	75%	80%
Copper	2 mg	100%	100%
Sodium	10 mg	**	< 1
	Choline	38 mg	**	**

Flintstone Chewable (use last column and double)

The top one is Bariatric Advantage Chewable Multivitamins, The bottom one is Flinstones Chewables. The dosage for the Flintstones is 2 tablets for adults so you need to DOUBLE what is says in the LAST column. The major difference I see is the Flinstones are missing some trace minerals that the BA has. It is also lower on a few values but if you took 3 a day it would be MORE than the BA. Just thought everyone might want to compare for themselves as it's a financial consideration for some.

~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL

beckyhagens
on 5/24/09 2:12 am - New Braunfels, TX

RNY on 03/29/07

looks like if you amp up the b-12 (big difference there) and iron, you are set. I do as Gina and take the Centrum (CVS generic) chewables with my iron supplement and b-12 shots.

occasionally I will buy the Optisource bariatric vitamins from Walgreens but at $27 a bottle and still having to use the correct calcium, it isn't often.

Becky

forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different

Stephanie G.
on 5/24/09 7:14 am - Rowlett, TX

RNY on 07/30/07

I've been taking 2 Flintstone Chewables daily for 2 years and so far have had perfect labs. I just ran out 2 days ago so I switched to Centrum after hearing all the hype at the conference. So today I decided to do this comparison. I'm with you, I don't see a lot of difference except for in the B-12 and Iron but everyone takes supplemental ones of those anyway. When I get home I'm going to compare my NEW generic Centrums to the BA and see which is better. I might just end up taking 3 flintstones instead.

~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL

Gina 22 years out
on 5/24/09 9:19 am - Burleson, TX

RNY on 04/22/02

yea, my chewable Centrum seem to serve me well-and I even LIKE the taste! I do 2 a day, spaced out. I "spurge" on Tender Iron and BA Calcium Citrate longenzes (get both from vitalady), but otherwise everything comes from walMart, walgreens, etc-whomever is having a sale (except for multidose B12 vials doc gives me). Vitamins can get pricey...but can you REALLY put a price on health and sanity?

RNY 4-22-02...

LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155

We Can Do Hard Things

Phyllis M.
on 5/24/09 6:45 am - Irving, TX

RNY on 10/16/07

Thanks for posting this STeph !! I got myself OFF Of the Flinstones after the Nov OH conference and the bottle ran out..............................I am NOW treating myself (because I deserve the correct ones) and this is MY LIFE JOURNEY NOW...to the BA one's.....the multiples. I go in 1x a time for a b12 shot and this month - I took a b-12 with a combo complex B vit shot and I have had much more energy...but usually the b12 doesnt effect me anymore.............It use too in my early out days.........................

Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
Total Lost: 139 lbs
Current Weight: 263
As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199

beckyhagens
on 5/24/09 7:37 am, edited 5/24/09 7:37 am - New Braunfels, TX

RNY on 03/29/07

Nutritional Facts Serving Size 1 ea Servings Per Container
Calories	5
Calories from Fat
Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g	1.0%

Sugars 1.0 g

Vitamin A 1875.0 IU	37.0%

Vitamin C 15.0 mg	25.0%

Vitamin D 100.0 IU	25.0%

Vitamin E 125.0 IU	417.0%

Vitamin K 40.0 mcg	50.0%

Thiamin 375.0 mcg	25.0%

Riboflavin 425.0 mcg	25.0%

Niacin 5.0 mg	25.0%

Vitamin B6 500.0 mcg	25.0%

Folate 200.0 mcg	50.0%

Vitamin B12 125.0 mcg	2083.0%

Biotin 75.0 mcg	25.0%

Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg	25.0%

Calcium 250.0 mg	25.0%

Iron 7.5 mg	42.0%

Phosphorus 50.0 mg	5.0%

Iodine 37.5 mcg	25.0%

Magnesium 100.0 mg	25.0%

Zinc 7.5 mg	50.0%

Selenium 17.5 mcg	25.0%

Copper 0.5 mg	25.0%

Manganese 0.5 mg	25.0%

Chromium 30.0 mcg	25.0%

Molybdenum 18.75 mcg	25.0%

Sodium 5.0 mg	1.0%

Instructions

Thoroughly chew 1 tablet 4 times daily.
For optimal absorption, take each tablet separately with food.

Okay this is the OptiSource. I think I saw it on Amazon for real cheap. Gonna check it out. The weird thing is, the calcium is cabonate and not citrate.

Becky

forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different

Stephanie G.
on 5/24/09 7:55 am - Rowlett, TX

RNY on 07/30/07

It better be cheap- the dosage is 4 pills a day!! I would never remember to take pills 4 different times a day with food!!

~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL

beckyhagens
on 5/24/09 8:00 am - New Braunfels, TX

RNY on 03/29/07

It's $27 a bottle and a bottle lasts a month. How much is the Bariatric Advantage? I thinkin I'll stick with the Centrum/CVS/HEB generic and take 2 or 3 a day. Still cheaper.

Becky

forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different

cajungirl
on 5/24/09 8:04 am

RNY on 02/21/05

I take the Centrum generic also and probably will continue to due to cost. Although, I wish I could find something specific to us that would allow me to cut down in the number I take per day. I recently counted them and when I take everything and don't skip I'm swallowing 24 vitamins a day. Before I switched my iron from Tender Iron to Polycarbonate 150 I was taking 32 per day, it does get challenging sometimes to swallow so much.

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PPOOH1157
on 5/24/09 8:50 am - Kyle, TX

RNY on 06/09/09

I paid for a 3 month supply of :

Coromega                                       34.99             1 x daily
BA sublingual B-12                       17.95              1 x daily
BA Multi vitamins                            36.95              2 x daily
BA Iron                                              21.95              1 x daily
BA Calcium Citrate                        39.95               3 x daily

                                       total            151.79

These are what my nutritionist advised me to take. I got free shipping by setting up a 3 month reship also.
To me, if it keeps me healthy, I don't care what it costs, but I thought this was rather cheap compared to other sources I checked out.

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