Define dry...

[Marquis Mark]

Does dry simply mean no capsules with oil, or does it literally mean dry as in powder.

For example, can DSers take these:

http://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Sign...p/B002RL8FEI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

They are gel caps but the ingredients are gelatin, glycerin and water. They are not packed in oil.

 

[Charris]

Not packed in oil. Like prescription vitamin d

 

[Settledownnow]

It usually states "dry" on the package. See http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-E-4...&qid=1447199322&sr=1-1&keywords=dry+vitamin+e

 

[Marquis Mark]

So the Kirkland are absolutely a no go? Gelatin, glycerin and water wouldn't seem to interfere, but I guess I'm confused...

 

[southernlady]

As far as vitamins/minerals go, NO softgels as those are oil based. We malabsorb oil so most of the vitamin/mineral just ends up in the toilet.

However, not all softgels are oil filled. Example, I take gelcap ibuprofen. It's not the gelcap itself that is the issue, it's what is IN the gelcap.

Simply put, the dry A, E D and K are powders and in capsules that can be pulled apart if needed to let people mix the insides with something. You can find examples of the kind we need at our store located here: http://bariatricfacts.org/pages/store/

 

[Marquis Mark]

Forgive me, maybe I was given the answer already and I'm just not processing, but can someone please tell me flat out if I can take the Kirkland e-400 as, unlike most gel caps, I do not see oil listed anywhere in the ingredients - Just gelatin (what capsules themselves are made of), glycerin (an alcohol, not oil, no?) and water...

 

[Marquis Mark]

BTW, looking at the BF store I see this Vit E, but it does contain vegetable oil concentrates. Hence, the confusion!

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-E-4...1-1&keywords=NOW+Foods+E-400+Mt,+250+Softgels

 

[southernlady]

In order for vitamin A, E, D or K to be in a softgel, it is suspended in oil.

Bottom line, best E is by BioTech but honestly MOST DS'ers do not need E supplemented beyond the multivitamin. So save your money on the E. Get the BioTech brand of A and K, and either the BioTech or the Nivagen vitamin D.

BTW, looking at the BF store I see this Vit E, but it does contain vegetable oil concentrates. Hence, the confusion!

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-E-400-250-Softgels/dp/B0013OVYSO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1447201007&sr=1-1&keywords=NOW+Foods+E-400+Mt,+250+Softgels

That is because we also have VSG'ers who do not malabsorb oil.

 

[southernlady]

Easiest way, avoid ALL softgels as a DS'er.

 

[Marquis Mark]

OK, Thanks

 

[DianaCox]

1) The vast majority of DSers don't need supplemental vitamin E in the first place. Dr. Rabkin doesn't even bother testing for it.
2) That is not a "dry" or water-miscible form - it would say it was, if it was.
3) The water-miscible fat soluble vitamins are generally powders.

I wouldn't bother with it.

 

[DSRIGGS]

In order for vitamin A, E, D or K to be in a softgel, it is suspended in oil.

Bottom line, best E is by BioTech but honestly MOST DS'ers do not need E supplemented beyond the multivitamin. So save your money on the E. Get the BioTech brand of A and K, and either the BioTech or the Nivagen vitamin D.

That is because we also have VSG'ers who do not malabsorb oil.

I have needed E from the get go and so do my two male friends that had as DS with same Dr. Now foods dry E-400 is what I take....two a day

 

[DSRIGGS]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O1OCH4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

 

[Charris]

@DSRIGGS I need E also maybe has to do with being malnourished

 

[DSRIGGS]

@DSRIGGS I need E also maybe has to do with being malnourished

Could be, C. I am looking for my values, but my online portal is down at the moment. That being said I know it wasn't high the last time I checked.