Most of us grab our vitamins in the morning right next to our chai or coffee. It feels convenient but the truth is that what you wash your vitamins down with actually matters more than most people realise.
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This is the big one. If you are taking an iron supplement never take it with tea or coffee. The tannins in both drinks bind to iron and significantly reduce how much your body actually absorbs. Wait at least an hour before or after.
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Regular caffeine consumption flushes out B vitamins especially B1 B6 and B12 faster than normal. If you are already low on B12 drinking tea or coffee right after your supplement reduces its effectiveness significantly.
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Caffeine increases calcium and magnesium excretion through urine. Taking these minerals with your morning coffee means your body may lose a good portion of them before they even get a chance to work.
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Fat soluble vitamins like A D E and K are less affected by caffeine. Taking these with a small amount of tea or coffee is generally considered fine by most experts as long as it is not a daily habit.
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Take your vitamins with plain water first thing in the morning or at least 30 to 60 minutes away from your tea or coffee. It is a small change that makes a genuinely big difference to how well your supplements actually work.
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Your vitamins are only as good as how well your body absorbs them. A small timing change can make all the difference.
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