 [ Symptoms ] can you still have your period if you are pregnant  i have been trying to get pregnant within the 14 days before my period i am now on my period i believe only my flow is unusually slow usually the first day i am changing my stuff at least every two hours where as with this one its been maybe 4 times a day could i still be pregnant [ Disease ] i think what you may have read is its better to get nutrients from food because of the other health benefits such as fiber and antioxidants it is true that you will likely absorb more from food because the nutrients are not provided in one dose like a multivitamin for example calcium is better absorbed when giving through out the day instead of one big dose it would be impossible to put together a drink with food that had 100 daily value of vitamins and minerals like a multivitamin has instead work to get the recommended amount of food in your daily diet smoothies with fruits vegetables and yogurt can help you meet your produce goal 5 or more daily to figure out your needs based on your indiviual needs go to choosemyplate gov