Nutritional supplements should be taken with meals to promote increased absorption.Fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha linolenic acid) should be taken with the meal which contains the most fat during the day.Do no take fat-soluble vitamins with your fiber supplements as the fiber will absorb the nutrient and you will not benefit.
Amino acid supplements should be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before or after a meal, and taken with fruit juice to help promote absorption.Whenever taking an increased dosage of an isolated amino acid be sure to supplement with a complete amino acid blend.
If you become nauseated when you take tablet supplements, consider taking a liquid form, diluted in a beverage.
If you become nauseated or ill within an hour after taking nutritional supplements, consider the need for a bowel cleanse or rejuvenation program prior to beginning a course or nutritional supplementation.
If you are taking high doses, do not take the supplements all at one time, but divide them into smaller doses taken throughout the day.
Take digestive enzymes with meals to assist digestion.If you are taking pancreatic enzymes for other therapeutic reasons, be sure to take them on an empty stomach between meals.Some enzymes can be taken between meals for therapeutic reasons.Refer to Food Enzymes, the Missing Link to Radiant Health by Humbart Santillo, MH, ND.
Take mineral supplements away from the highest fiber meals of the day as fiber can decrease mineral absorption.
Whenever taking an increased dosage of an isolated B vitamin, be sure to supplement with a B-complex.The same applies to amino acids.
When taking nutrients be sure to take with meals unless otherwise advised or with sufficient healthy liquids.
