Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin question

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 08:37 AM

Serving size is 3 pills and it says to take them together but I was wondering if you guys thought it would be more beneficial to spread them out throughout the day. The reason I ask, just like animal pak, it seems like i piss out all the excess vitamins and though spreading them out may help me absorb more. Or I could be completely wrong lol.

BMW_Matt · 10-27-2010, 08:41 AM

Does the serving size say 3, or does the directions say take 3 at once?

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Does the serving size say 3, or does the directions say take 3 at once?

Serving size is 3. I'm almost positive you're only supposed to take 1 serving a day.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/men.html

dwass325 · 10-27-2010, 11:13 AM

At the very most, I would take 1 with breakfast and 1 with dinner.

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dwass325

At the very most, I would take 1 with breakfast and 1 with dinner.

so ignore that it says take 3 for a serving?

Green_Shine · 10-27-2010, 11:48 AM

I take this stuff. 1 in the morning, lunch and dinner.

DME46 · 10-27-2010, 12:04 PM

I take three with breakfast... and drink plenty of water.

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 12:07 PM

Hmmm what to do

Green_Shine · 10-27-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DylloS

Hmmm what to do

I've been taking this since spring 09'. I'm 100% certain when I first made the purchase the directions said 3x a day. I've noticed my last purchase had thinner tablets so they might have changed directions.

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Green_Shine

I've been taking this since spring 09'. I'm 100% certain when I first made the purchase the directions said 3x a day. I've noticed my last purchase had thinner tablets so they might have changed directions.

I'll check when I get home and let you guys know.

jgrecbets · 10-27-2010, 05:37 PM

mine definitely says 3 times / day

Green_Shine · 10-27-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jgrecbets

mine definitely says 3 times / day

Mine used to say that. My new bottle is different, which also has thinner pills.

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Green_Shine

Mine used to say that. My new bottle is different, which also has thinner pills.

Mine says that too.

Serving size is 3 pills and it says take 3 pills daily with food. So I don't know if I should take them all at once or spread out. I may try to spread them out instead of taking all at once.

Green_Shine · 10-27-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DylloS

Mine says that too.

Serving size is 3 pills and it says take 3 pills daily with food. So I don't know if I should take them all at once or spread out. I may try to spread them out instead of taking all at once.

I'm going to take all 3 in the morning now lol

DME46 · 10-27-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Green_Shine

I'm going to take all 3 in the morning now lol

I feel as though the multi in the morning just helps your body get into the day more... as opposed to taking 1/3 servings 3 times a day.

DylloS · 10-27-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DME46

I feel as though the multi in the morning just helps your body get into the day more... as opposed to taking 1/3 servings 3 times a day.

Yeah I don't know. I feel like I piss out everything. I'm going to have to see what's better.

Schrock · 10-27-2010, 10:18 PM

Most definitely spread them out throughout the day, and absolutely with a meal or at least a handful of almonds. Some vitamins such as Vit A & D are fat soluble which require the presence of fat to be absorbed.

Your body can store some vitamins and minerals but as you have noticed you will excrete what your body does not use (ex. Vit C), in addition to the depletion and usage of others- hence why you should take them 2-3X a day. I take OptiMen as well, and with 2/day [1 w/ breakfast, 1 w/ dinner] I feel that is sufficient and cheaper.

BMW_Matt · 10-27-2010, 11:05 PM

How can you determine what you're pissing out?

Schrock · 10-27-2010, 11:50 PM

No way except urine analysis. What you can tell is that if you're piss is Gatorade Lemon-lime status, you're excreting excess Vit B2 (riboflavin).

DylloS · 10-28-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Schrock

Most definitely spread them out throughout the day, and absolutely with a meal or at least a handful of almonds. Some vitamins such as Vit A & D are fat soluble which require the presence of fat to be absorbed.

Your body can store some vitamins and minerals but as you have noticed you will excrete what your body does not use (ex. Vit C), in addition to the depletion and usage of others- hence why you should take them 2-3X a day. I take OptiMen as well, and with 2/day [1 w/ breakfast, 1 w/ dinner] I feel that is sufficient and cheaper.

thanks man. I will do this.

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How can you determine what you're pissing out? <img src='http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/images/smilies/blink.gif'>

About 40 minutes after I take them my pee turns neon yellow

10-27-2010, 08:37 AM	#1
DylloS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 673 My Ride: nothing View My Garage	Optimum Nutrition Multivitamin question Serving size is 3 pills and it says to take them together but I was wondering if you guys thought it would be more beneficial to spread them out throughout the day. The reason I ask, just like animal pak, it seems like i piss out all the excess vitamins and though spreading them out may help me absorb more. Or I could be completely wrong lol.

10-27-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
Green_Shine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Posts: 373 My Ride: Back seat riding View My Garage	I take this stuff. 1 in the morning, lunch and dinner. __________________

10-27-2010, 12:04 PM	#7
DME46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ high school girls' bathrooms. Posts: 255 My Ride: has free candy. View My Garage	I take three with breakfast... and drink plenty of water. __________________ embrace this moment remember we are eternal all this pain is an illusion

10-27-2010, 05:37 PM	#11
jgrecbets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 532 My Ride: e65 750i / e90 328xi View My Garage	mine definitely says 3 times / day __________________

10-27-2010, 10:18 PM	#17
Schrock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. John USVI Posts: 87 My Ride: Floaties View My Garage	Most definitely spread them out throughout the day, and absolutely with a meal or at least a handful of almonds. Some vitamins such as Vit A & D are fat soluble which require the presence of fat to be absorbed. Your body can store some vitamins and minerals but as you have noticed you will excrete what your body does not use (ex. Vit C), in addition to the depletion and usage of others- hence why you should take them 2-3X a day. I take OptiMen as well, and with 2/day [1 w/ breakfast, 1 w/ dinner] I feel that is sufficient and cheaper. __________________ Last edited by Schrock; 10-27-2010 at 10:21 PM.

10-27-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
BMW_Matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 13,061 My Ride: Has AWD View My Garage	Does the serving size say 3, or does the directions say take 3 at once?

10-27-2010, 12:07 PM	#8
DylloS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 673 My Ride: nothing View My Garage	Hmmm what to do

10-27-2010, 11:05 PM	#18
BMW_Matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 13,061 My Ride: Has AWD View My Garage	How can you determine what you're pissing out?

10-27-2010, 11:50 PM	#19
Schrock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. John USVI Posts: 87 My Ride: Floaties View My Garage	No way except urine analysis. What you can tell is that if you're piss is Gatorade Lemon-lime status, you're excreting excess Vit B2 (riboflavin). __________________

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