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3 Supplements You Should Take at the Right Time for Better Results
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Key Points:
- Iron supplements are best absorbed on an empty stomach, ideally 30 minutes before or two hours after a meal, and their absorption is enhanced when taken with vitamin C but hindered by calcium or phosphorus-containing supplements and antacids.
- Vitamin B12 should be taken in the morning or early afternoon on an empty stomach to boost energy and improve absorption, while avoiding simultaneous intake with high vitamin C foods and spacing it at least four hours apart from certain medications like metformin and proton pump inhibitors.
- Vitamin D is recommended to be taken in the morning to avoid interference with melatonin production and potential sleep disruption, with supplementation especially advised during winter months or for those with limited sun exposure.
