I have ulcerative colitis, and food allergies. As a result I have found many alternative ways to get my Vitamins. For example, I had a lot of trouble getting my D to increase. What worked for me was irradiated baby bella or button mushrooms. (I take store bought mushrooms, spread them on a plate & let them get direct sunlight for about 20 minutes. I just open the window and put the plate on a shelf on my sill. It increases the vitamin D.) To “activate” my body to actually use the Vitamin D, my neurologist recommended in addition to supplements, that I use a light box in winter and actually sit in the sun in the summer. It helps. My vitamin D was 8.0 when I started and is almost 24.5 now.
For the magnesium: If I’m “D” I use a supplement that is a blend of different types of magnesium (life extension brand) if l’m “C” I use milk of magnesia. When in a flare I have to avoid the magnesium completely so I soak in epsom salt - it absorbs through the skin. But can be time consuming.
To get the rest, I often use sublingual or liquid vitamins, I use the lowest doses I can to minimize gut irritation. I also don’t take the all every day. Vitamin A was one that used to irritate me, so I alternated it every 2 days, then, I found a meal replacement shake (Spirutein) that didn’t aggravate me, and started to get some of my vitamins that way.
If the vitamins don’t work, try whole food sources to get your nutrients.
Find a good health food store, it’s a great resource.
You can try juicing fruits and veggies to get your nutrients too
Finally, if you figure out the vitamin or supplement that is aggravating your condition, post it, and ask for help or ideas.
Good luck, I wish you pain-free days and rest-filled nights.
