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Best Times for Supplements

What time of day is better for taking supplements? For many, there are no hard and fast rules, but for a few the time of day makes a difference. Most are best absorbed with a meal, but there are some exceptions.

SUPPLEMENTRECOMMENDED
DAILY AMOUNT*
BEST TIME
TO TAKE IT
VITAMIN B122.4 mcgin the morning on an empty stomach
VITAMIN C40 mg30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal
VITAMIN D10 mcgmeal or snack time with food that contains fat
MAGNESIUM350 mg30 minutes before going to sleep
ZINC15-30 mg1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal