Traditionally taking daily vitamins has been a tough pill to swallow — literally. I know they are packed with vitamins and minerals we need, but do they really have to be so BIG?
The answer is no. They don’t have to be.
I recently discovered Superior Source vitamins, and what makes this brand of vitamins unique is that the vitamins are not only tiny — I mean teenie tiny, but they also dissolve in your mouth. No more horse-sized pill to swallow, you don’t even have to swallow Superior Source vitamins with water. (Why did I not know about these things when I was pregnant?!)
Look how small.
And here is the best part. Not only are the small and easier take, but the special way they are made with MicroLingual® “Under the Tongue Technology” helps them to be absorbed by the body faster and more efficiently than traditional vitamins.
Interesting facts about Superior Source vitamins:
Traditional tablets require binders to hold them together, contain needless fillers and excipients that leave less room for the active ingredient. That ultimately means consumers have to take more of them (or swallow a larger pill) to get the same amount of actives found in a superior source Microlingual® tablet.
Our soft molded Microlingual® tablets are simpler, but more active, natural and healthy. They contain no excipients and rely on a small amount of acacia gum to hold them together. That results in a much more concentrated product approximately a tenth of the size and weight of an equivalent standard swallowed tablet. Microlingual® tablets are smaller, but more efficient.
This month, I was sent the Superior Source line of vitamin D products to try. The line includes:
- Baby D 200 IU
- Children’s D 400 IU
- D 1,000 IU
- D 5,000 IU
- D 10,000 IU
Why vitamin D?
When my oldest (now 5) was a baby, no one mentioned vitamin D to me, ever. But from the first visit to the pediatrician with my baby girl (almost 2 now) the doctor wanted to know if I was giving her a vitamin D supplement. Because I exclusively breastfed my daughter until she was 20 months old, she fell into the new(ish) guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
The AAP recommends that all infants and children, including adolescents, have a minimum daily intake of 400 IU of vitamin D beginning soon after birth. Exclusively and partially breastfed babies should receive 400 IU of vitamin D each day starting in the first few days of life and continuing up until babies are weaned to at least 1 liter or 1 quart of vitamin D fortified formula or milk a day.
But we get vitamin D from the sun, right? My pediatrician agreed that my Florida baby was much less likely to have a deficiency than say a Seattle baby, but still, was it worth the risk?
70% of Children in the United States are Running Short on Vitamin D.
Why do we need vitamin D? Because it enhances immune system function and supports the development of strong bones, teeth, and muscle. Plus for children and adults there are many health-promoting benefits to gain from vitamin D such as:
- Supporting bone health and muscle tone
- Maintaining a stable mood
- Enhancing immune system response
- Enhancing absorption of phosphorus, which supports metabolism and energy
- Maintaining healthy blood glucose and blood pressure levels already within the normal range
In the past two years, I have read more and more articles about the importance of vitamin D supplementation for children and adults. Now with Superior Source adding extra vitamin D to your daily routine is easy with no big pills to swallow.
Where to get it?
When though Superior Source Vitamins have been around for 40 years, I was unable to find a local store that carried them. So for me the best place to buy them is online. The entire line of vitamin D products are available on Amazon.
Free Sample!
Superior Source is currently offering a free 30-day supply of your choice of vitamin D products via its Facebook page. (Just pay $4.95 shipping.)
Giveaway
THREE lucky winners will receive a Superior Source prize pack containing Superior Source vitamin B-12, C, Children’s D and Adult D – a $55 value.
To enter – Please use the Rafflecopter form below to take advantage of your entry opportunities.
MANDATORY ENTRY MUST BE LEFT AS COMMENT ON BLOG POST BELOW– then you can check off in Rafflecopter that you did it. Otherwise, all other entries will be invalid. *** PLEASE be sure to read instructions in Rafflecopter form as to what to comment about.***
Contest ends October 13, 2013.
latanya says
Resveratrol, 100 mg
nicole krutz says
i would swap my regular multivitamin for womens multivitamin complex
Kelly D says
I take a multivitamin and I would like to try the Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex
Melissa Hartley says
I usually take gummy vitamins but ran out so I would love to try the Superior Source brand .. thank you.
DanV says
I’d swap CVS multivitamin for One Daily Value
Multi-Vitamin
Jessica D says
I currently take the Women’s One a Day Petites so they’re tinier than the normal sized ones but I still have probably swallowing them so I’d like to switch them for Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex
Cynthia C says
I would like to try Women’s 50+ Multi-Vitamin Complex in place of a regular multi-vitamin.
Janet F says
I would like to swap my vitamin B for No Shot Methylcobalamin B-12 1,000 mcg.
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Cheryl F. says
I’d like to swap my Vitamin C for a Superior Source vitamin.
Michele P says
I would swap my geritol for multi one a day formula superior source, I hate taking big pills….
keely hostetter says
Vit D or multi vits
Emily Morelli says
I’d like to switch out my multi-vitamin for their One Daily Value Multi-Vitamin.
linda dreischalick says
What an awesome item for the young and old who have trouble swallowing those HUGE vitamins…
Linda
LyndaS says
I love vitamins that melt in the mouth!!
darby says
I would swap out my multi-it is huge!!
Katherine Bartlett says
My husband and I are like vitamin junkies. I would love these!
Linda B says
I love to swap my multi!!
Natalie | One Busy WAHM says
I had no idea about the Vitamin D thing.
And finally… a vitamin that is so small children won’t mind them!
Thank you for sharing!
Janet W. says
I take a Women’s OneADay multi vitamin that I’d like to swap and try their version for 40+.
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
I’d swap my brand of B-12 for the Superior Source B-12.
Crystal Green says
I would take the stress formula or the multi vitamin.
Eliza Ferree says
Wow, didn’t know they came so small. I hated and still hate taking pills because they are too big. I like these though.
Courtney says
women’s multi-
Beeb says
I’d like to try this one: http://superiorsourcevitamins.com/just-women-slumber-helper-supports-restful-sleep/ Thank you for the giveaway!
Melissa M says
I dont take anything right now but I should be taking Vitamin D because mine is low
Julie Wood says
I want to swap out my boring Vitamin C tablet for a Superior Source Vitamin C, 500 mg “Tangy” Orange Melts. Sounds tasty having it in an orange flavor.
Betty says
I would switch to their Womens 50+ MultiVitamin
Natasha says
I would swap my vitamin for the multivitamin!
Lisa Kerr says
I would like to take the Just for Woman Stress Formula vitamins!! http://superiorsourcevitamins.com/just-women-stress/
Amy Orvin says
I’d like to switch out my multi-vitamin for their One Daily Value
Multi-Vitamin
Tammy S says
I would switch my Antioxidant for the Just Women-Antioxidant.
Theresa M says
Vitamin D for sure.
Theresa M says
I like to take Vitamin C too as it is never stored in your body and great for the cold season.
Stephanie Ann says
I take vitamin c & d and would love to switch them for the instant melt tablets
Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Families says
I need a vitamin d, c, or potassium pills.
April G says
I’d like to switch out my multi-vitamin!
Jen Haile says
I’d swap Vitamin D!
TrippyCusp93 says
I currently take no vitamins, but would love to switch to taking Womans B Complex (I am both vitamin B and C deficient) or Biotin. I’ve been wanting to take Biotin for a while now because both my hair and nails will not grow!
Shell Feis says
The vitamins I’m taking now are prenatals & I didn’t see any of those on their site but the children’s line sounds good!
jessica says
I’d like to try the healthy hair vitamins! I don’t feel my current multi vitamin is giving me enough hair healthy nutrients!
Happi Shopr says
I’d like to swap my horse pill one-a-day for their One Daily Value
Multi-Vitamin
Jean says
I would like to try their Vitamin C. I take a chewable and it tastes fine, but sometimes the big tablet is a bit much.
brett says
i’ve been looking for something like this, jen, thank you!! my kids can’t swallow pills but they can do teeny tiny dissolving things. we all need vit d. for sure
pinky sade says
folic acid or b12
Paula V says
B-12, vit C, vit D
Rachel says
I currently take a b vitamin that is also sublingual but HUGE and it takes forever to dissolve. I dislike the taste and really hate having it my mouth for 5mins+! I’d totally swap that bad boy out for Superior Source!
Emily C says
I do not currently take a vitamin so I think I would start off with the Women’s multi vitamin complex or the one daily value
Amanda Sakovitz says
Vitamin D!
Candice says
The Just Women – Antioxidant.
June Ebinger says
I take a multivitamin and I would like to try the Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex
Read more at http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2013/09/27/superior-source-vitamins-are-teenie-tiny-and-melt-in-your-mouth-giveaway/#SpBpijy1JRWt2lXV.99
Kristin says
I would swap my multivitamin horse-size pills!!
courtney hennagir says
I would definitely swap my daily multi-vitamin! I hate swallowing those things every day.
monica meza says
I would swap my vitamin B!
Sarah L says
Women’s 50+ Multi-Vitamin Complex
I hate swallowing big pills – this would be so much better.
Thanks for the contest.
Leslie says
I don’t take any vitamins right now and I would love to take the B-12.
Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered) says
I’ll be honest, I’m curious about the Just Women-Sex Drive vitamins. Not sure that’d replace anything but I’m intrigued!!
Sonya Morris says
I would switch my daily vitamins with One Daily Value
Multi-Vitamin.
Julieb says
I would swap the multi vitamin I take.
Anne says
I’d swap out a regular Vitamin D for their Vitamin D 1,000 IU — Extra Strength.
kim says
I would swap my multi vitamin
M.Clark says
I would swap my vitamin A for the Superior Source Vitamin A & D, I would also like to try Just Women Healthy Skin Connection, Healthy Hair, and Pep ‘n Energy.
Kim Reid says
I would swap the Vitamin D that I take, thanks!
amanda assencoa says
multi vitamin
stephanie says
i would swap vitamin B
Mary says
Yes, I gave my baby girl vitamin D as well. I’d like to try this one
Jessie C. says
I would like to switch CQ10 to Just Women – Healthy Skin Connection
Elis B. says
Quick B-12 Energy Burst
Cynthia R says
i sometimes take vitamin c tablets when I’m feeling a little under the weather, could replace with these.
Elena says
I would swap my multivitamins
Trisha B. says
I would swap my hair, skin & nails vitamin for the Just Women – Healthy Hair
Sandy VanHoey says
vitamin B 12 I would swap
Stephanie Phelps says
I would trade out my B12 for the No Shot Methylcobalamin B-12 5,000 mcg / B-6 / Folic Acid 800 mcg
courtney b says
vitamin c all day ! 🙂
Yidi S says
prenatal vitamin
Helga says
I like the coenzyme q-10.
Vanessa says
I’d switch my vitamin C.
Margot C says
I would switch out my Vitamin C (which is enormous!)
Jennie Sanderson says
I would replace my women’s multivitamin
Jennie Sanderson says
I thought I commented already I would switch my womens multi vitamin.
Barbara Montag says
Vitamin D especially now that we have less daylight.
Thank you
Shayna says
I would swap my multi-vitamin for the Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex from Superior Source 🙂
shebebes@yahoo.com
Colleen Boudreau says
I would swap my Multi-vitamin.
Tina W says
My big One a Day multi. I swear they make me burp for HOURS afterward.
Evelyn says
I would swap my biotin for the Healthy Hair vitamins
wendy b says
Vitamin D def….I hate taking those horse pills.
Jennifer H. says
I would like to try the No Shot Methylcobalamin B-12/Folic Acid 400 mcg
Nancy says
I’d like to try their Vit. C product.
Kim says
I love the small size!
Katt Lewis says
No Shot Methylcobalamin B-12 1,000 mcg—I would try them.
sheila ressel says
I would like to try the hormone balance formula microlingual vitamins. Maybe they could help with some of my symptoms.
Seth says
I would swap the multivitamin.
shelly peterson says
I would swap out my daily multi-vitamin.
shaunie says
I take vitamin d store brand and would love to swap for this brand… because seems more reliable
Lorena Keech says
Adult D would be my substitute.
susana says
would swap my huge fish oil pills for the, Just Women – Stress!!!
Autum says
I wouldn’t mind swapping my Women’s ultra mega vitamin from GNC for the Just Women – Healthy Skin Connection and the Just Women – Healthy Hair since that’s what I’m taking the GNC one for.
Rosanne Morrison says
I take Vitamin B-12 shots that I would like to swap out for the sub lingual
Brooke Adametz says
The 5,000 iu vitamin d. I h ave to take several of my current brand to get what I need
Megan Parsons says
I don’t take any vitamins right now, but I’d like to try the Just Women – Mature Healthy Balance Formula
Mya Murphy says
I don’t take vitamins but I should 🙁 I get a B-12 shot every 4-6 weeks, however. I’ll trade that for dang near anything lol.
rich morris says
I’d swap my sleep aid for theirs and see how it’d work
Sarah Ann Walker says
I have insomnia. I have tried every sleep aid that you can name. I would love to try theirs to see if it works. If it does then I would switch my current sleep aid for their brand.
ellen beck says
Advanced B-12 2,000mcg is one I might try as I do take B12 everyday!
Bill Elliott says
I would switch sleeping aids and thank you so much for the great giveaway
tallcapp says
No Shot Vitamin B12, 1000mcg.
Nicole Lancaster says
I would like to swap my women’s multi vitamin for the Superior Source Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex vitamin.
JoeyfromSC says
Vitamin D
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Cathy Shaw says
I’d like to take their Vitamin D + A combination
carla bonesteel says
I would swap my B12…I forget to take it and it tastes terrible. LOL
Kellie Conklin says
I would swap the Vitamin B that I’m supposed to take for the Triple B-12 1,000 mcg that they offer! Thanks!
rita leonard says
Vitamin C looks interesting
John Leahy says
I’m drawn to their No Shot Vitamin B12, 1000mcg.
John Leahy says
I would swap their No Shot Vitamin B12, 1000mcg for what I’m taking, which is nothing!
Cassandra Eastman says
I’d like to swap my multi vitamin for the Women’s Multi Vitamin Complex!
joni says
I’d like to swap my B-12.
Cody Anderson says
I’d swap my Vitamin D.
Edna Myers says
Vitamin B-12 would be the first of the trades.
Marti Tabora says
I would like to swap my regular multi-vitamin for the Superior Source Women’s Multi-Vitamin Complex . Thank you.
lynn johnson says
The B-12 is what I would swap.
Jessamine D. says
I’d like the Women’s multi-vitamin complex 🙂
Lisa Garner says
I would like to switch my current vitamin for Just Women – Healthy Hair
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
I’d love to swap out my daily multi-vitamin for this. I love that they are so small!
JEFF TAYLOR says
I would like to trade out my vitamin B supplement for a Superior Source vitamin B and multivitamin
melissa teears says
I would trade my multi vitamin for the women’s multi vitamin complex
tina reynolds says
I would swap my b-12
Brittney House says
I’d swap my Vitamin C.
mysweetiepiepie says
My B-12 vitamins.
susan smoaks says
i would trade my vitamin c for the vitamin c tangy orange melts
Jennifer S. says
I take Vitamin C, D and a multi-vitamin and I would swap them all. I would also love to try their Head-Ade, I get tons of headaches and I would love a more natural headache medicine.
Heidi says
I’d like to change from the B vitamin that I take to the Microlingual B vitamin.
Richard Hicks says
Would swap my daily vit. C
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Stephanie Larison says
I would swap my vitamin C
Laurie Emerson says
I am taking a One-A- Day vitamin now but it is so big that I would definitely change it for their Multi-Vitamins.
Nicole Millheim says
I would trade my B12 for theirs
Andrina G says
I am not taking anything but would love to take the Just Women – Stress.
judy gardner says
i would swap my B12