Let's talk about Vitamins.

I am sorry your doc was so unhelpful. I hope he told you to take D3 along with k2. I am also surprised at the 2k dosage. Maybe you are a lot younger than I am. I am 70 and as you age, you aren’t able to absorb as much. I take Sports Research D3 k2 (5000IU of D3. They are small and easy to follow. They can be purchased on Amazon.
I take a separate B complex-nit hard to swallow, either-capsules. I think it is Ancient Nutrition ( brand) through Dr. Josh Axe.
I have taken iron in the past but can’t remember what I used. I hope you can find something that is easy to take. The only liquid supplements I take are zinc and calcium. Best of luck, to you.

Hi Kay15. I understand about the multivitamins as most of them I've taken give me nausea. Like Penny21 I'm taking what I deem necessary separately and have found they agree with my system. I use either NatureWise or NatureMade (both reputable companies)Vit D 2000IU. My calcium supplement contains some Vitamin D. I use a Thorne Basic B Complex - you didn't say which B vitamin you are deficient in so a complex covers most of them. I also take a Healthy Origins Vitamin K2 as MK7. It is a small gel cap like Vit D. I get them all from Amazon. I researched these pretty hard for quality and affordability. As far as your iron deficiency, you really need to call your doctor back and get guidance. Most multivitamins will not have iron as most people do not need iron supplementation and it should not be taken if not needed. Also, iron should not be taken with calcium or magnesium so they can't mix them in a well rounded multivitamin. Hope this helps you and good luck!

Type in "vitamin patches". You see a list of brands and types of patches.
I found this after I just couldn't take another calcium tablet due to its size. For some reason they just cannot make a small calcium tablet.
Be at peace😀

New Chapter Bone Strength Slim Tablets and New Chapter Tiny Tabs multivitamins are both easy to swallow.

Hello, I wanted to add something that I don’t think I saw mentioned, this is based on my own person experience.
My vit d level was always in the 20’s. I started taking 5,000 IU daily. This only got me up to 30- not enough to help my osteoporosis.
I read on another site that you need enough magnesium to absorb the vitamin d. I started taking magnesium citrate, I chose this form specifically because I tend to be constipated.
Well it worked on both counts. My vitamin d increased to 50 and I’m finally back to normal in the bathroom!
I have now switched to magnesium glycinate, my research says this form is better absorbed.
Just wanted to put this out there just in case it could help anyone else.

@kay15

Pure Encapsulations is an online, science backed reputable site that has many vitamins in liquid form. Pure Encapsulations only uses a 3rd party seller called Pattern on Amazon.My few vitamins come directly from the Pure Encapsulations site.

Please be careful ordering vitamins from Amazon or EBay. Check the seller as many of these supplements are bogus and from unscrupulous sellers.

Amazon and EBay do their best regarding sellers authenticity but I remember when the Preservision vitamin was being sold by Amazon years ago that was not real Preservision. I know because Amazon notified me and refunded money to my account.

That being said I think liquid supplements are probably absorbed faster than the pill form. I also use Magnesium Glycinate at night..seems to help with sleep.

We know that supplements are not regulated and really have to be careful where and what we buy. It’s like a candy store store out there when you go shopping. I don’t know if the few I take help and try to get what I need through food. Through all my blood tests the only vitamin I was low in was D…this was several years ago and I now take the D and K combo. Within 2 weeks of taking D at that time the blood panel range was “normal”

I never took vitamins as a child or even when my children were teenagers. But food was locally sourced for the most part. It’s a crap shoot now so just be careful about the type and quantity you are taking. The words “it can’t hurt” is really not true. Be aware of any meds you are taking and any potential adverse interactions .

A little off the track here but Pure Encapsulations has a number of quality supplements in liquid form.

That all from FL Mary

I haven't used vitamins much myself, but I looked into it for a friend and found a few good liquid options. Thorne and Pure Encapsulations both make liquid Vitamin D (some with K2 combo). Nordic Naturals too. For iron, MaryRuth's makes a nice liquid one.

If you are on Forteo or Tymlos treatment, it's worth paying attention to vitamin D - looks like a solid blood level is easier to keep up with a lightly higher intake. I notice I needed about 4000 iu of D3 daily to stay around 50ng/ml while on Forteo. Now off Forteo, 2000-3000iu a day seems enough for me.

Maybe worth checking ConsumerLab or looking for third party testing just to be extra sure on quality.

I have low thyroid, IBS and Osteoporosis. I've found the Pure Encapsulations brand to be easy on the stomach. Most of my supplements are Pure Encapsulations: B12, Calcium Citrate, D3 2000iu daily, Nutrient 950 with vit K, Magnesium Glycinate. Fish oil from Dr. Amy Myers. I experimented with several other brands, but the stomach rebelled. I had to start slow and very gradually increase dosages. You can buy empty capsules and refill to get lesser dosages to get started if necessary. Dr. told me to stay away from Strontium. (You can look that up for negative impact). I purchased OsteoK from Amazon, but it had very short expiration date, smelled bad, tasted off, and I don't trust it at this point. Its important to take most supplements with food. (magnesium seems to be the exception for me.)

Citrical petites are small, but 1 serving is 2 caplets.

The company I use is "Patch Aide". There are others. The patch is great. I too get nauseated from vitamin pills if I take them any time except night. But, the real reason I found this company when I was told to take calcium due to my Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
Calcium tablets are always so big.