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: 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. They’re absorbed well on an empty stomach, but if you have a sensitive tummy, take them with food. Best way to take Bs: Take in the morning and afternoon, with breakfast and lunch, or on an empty stomach if possible. Find a formula that uses the “active” forms of key B vitamins for optimal absorption—e.g., Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate (vitamin B6), Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and Methyl Folate (such as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Glucosamine salt).