Title: When & How to Take 7 Popular Supplements
Headings: When & How to Take Popular Supplements
When & How to Take Popular Supplements
Here's the best way to maximize the health benefits of 7 popular supplements: calcium, iron, vitamin D, B-complex vitamins (including folic acid), vitamin C, probiotics, and omega-3s.
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin D
B-Complex Vitamins
Vitamin C
Probiotics
Omega-3s

Content: Just add healthy fats such as avocado, olives, salmon, or nut butter to your midday meal to improve vitamin D absorption. Best way to take vitamin D: Take 1,000–5,000 IU with a meal that contains healthy fats. You may need a higher dose—get your levels checked to figure out the best amount for you. B-Complex Vitamins
Because B vitamins are water-soluble, the body can only hold onto so much at a given time (unlike excess fat-soluble vitamins, which are stored until they’re needed). Splitting the dose can ensure steady blood levels. Taking a B complex that combines all the Bs is more convenient; just be sure not to overdo it on the B, since high doses over a long period of time may cause nerve damage, according to some research. B vitamins tend to boost energy, so take them in the morning; at night, they can lead to restlessness and insomnia.