Jayesh Kumar Jayesh Kumar Asked 7 months ago

Do multivitamins cause weight gain?

I started taking a multivitamin recently because I felt low on energy. However, I've noticed a slight weight gain. Could it be related? Do multivitamins cause weight gain?

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Vipin Kumar Vipin Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I actually noticed I was feeling hungrier after starting my daily multivitamin tablets last month. Has anyone else felt this? I am really worried about gaining weight because I'm already on a strict diet.

Anita Deshmukh Anita Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My physician clearly explained that multivitamins themselves have zero calories, so they cannot physically cause weight gain. However, if you were deficient in B-vitamins, correcting that deficiency can improve your appetite. If you eat more because your appetite returned, that might lead to weight changes.

Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I just started taking iron and multivitamin supplements because my doctor said my levels are a bit low. Will they make me bloated? I am a bit scared of taking pills daily.

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Gauri Sawant Gauri Sawant Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I always prefer getting vitamins from fresh seasonal fruits, soaked almonds, and green veggies. If you eat a balanced diet, you might not even need synthetic tablets. But if you have extreme fatigue, please consult a doctor for a proper blood checkup first.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Actually yaar, multivitamins don't have calories, so they won't make you fat. But yeah, sometimes they make you feel a bit more active, which might make you want to eat more. Just track your food intake and you'll be totally fine!

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