question on multivitamins/multimineral supplements

[nickinSTL]

Ok, so I take a standard men's multivitamin/multimineral - switched from a general mv/mm when I learned my iron count was high, so I didn't get any iron in my supplement.

Now, it looks like I need to add calcium, as I have to be on a low-protein diet - which is not conducive to getting enough calcium. Wouldn't be a bad idea to get some extra niacin, as well, as I've got low HDL.

So, the question is...is it possible to get a multivitamin that has no iron and extra calcium? (extra being beyond the 20% DVA/200 mg or so in a standard mv/mm), and maybe some extra niacin?

I even looked at a weight-loss vitamin, which I thought should have extra calcium as it appears that low calcium levels can contribute to weight gain, but...it had much less than a standard mv/mm.

Any ideas? I'd also rather not pay $50 for a month's supply.

[tabatha]

1. 15 Non Dairy Foods High in Calcium

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/15-non-dairy-foods-high-in-calcium.html

[nickinSTL]

3. thanks. I already eat a fair amount of broccoli

and some spinach (and I'd be fine with increasing that)

unfortunately the nuts and seeds are out for the same reason as the dairy products (protein content) - but having this list will help.

[tabatha]

4. Another source

http://www.iherb.com/Multivitamins-No-Iron

[nickinSTL]

5. thanks!

looks like there might be a couple options that meet my requirements in that list!

[derby378]

2. Cooper Complete offers an iron-free multivitamin

I've found it at Whole Foods, but I'm sure others carry it. Look for the green Cooper Complete label. Good luck!