CancerCompass message board discussion started by Lifey on 3/22/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10599,0.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My dad has stomach cancer spread to liver. I am looking for some Multi-Vitamins and Weight Gain Supplements for him. There are so many brands out there, not sure which ones to buy for him. Please suggest the brands from US for multi-vitamin capsules and for weight gain drinks/powders that i can get for him.Appreciate your help.Lifey. Lifey Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Our nutritionist recommended a Capsule Vitamins as it is easier on the stomach and it absorbs easily. Although we found Rainbow Light Womens or Men's one a day vitamins which is not a capsule but has worked excellent for my mom. It is a food based vitamin and the body is better able to absorb the nutritients (so they say). She has been taking them for almost two years now. Also, to maintain weight the nutritionist recommended a scoop a day of whey protein mixed in with yogurt (we the the whole foods brand). The whey protein helps maintain weight. Not sure if this is what you need for your dad, but it can help keep what strength he has left. Your best bet is to talk to the nutritionist at your hospital. Most cancer clinics have a nutritionst readily available to help the patients. Good luck and hope this helps.  Jaime Dally321 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT