“How to Combine Supplements Without Canceling Their Effects” (aka how not to throw your vitamins down the drain)

 

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Hey there, wellness explorers! 🌿

Ever wonder if your vitamins are actually helping... or just getting flushed out of your system before they do any good?
Well, you're not alone — I did too! 😅 That’s why I dug into the science behind how vitamins and minerals interact with each other. And it turns out… they’re just like us humans: some get along really well, others cancel each other out.

👇 Here’s the handy chart I use to double-check my combinations:

🟢 Green = Good Combo

These vitamins/minerals help each other get absorbed better.

For example:

• Vitamin D + Calcium → Dynamic bone duo 💪

• Iron + Vitamin C → C boosts iron absorption, especially from plant-based foods 🌱

• Magnesium + B6 → Magnesium helps activate B6!

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🔴 Red = Bad Combo

These compete with each other, canceling out absorption.

For example:

• Iron + Calcium → They fight over the same receptors

• Zinc + Copper → Take at different times of day

• Magnesium + Iron → Best absorbed separately

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✅ So... How Should You Take Them?

Here’s a simple tip I use for myself: Split them into morning & evening groups — it keeps my gut happy and makes them more effective.

• ☀️ Morning: B vitamins, magnesium, iron, vitamin C

• 🌙 Evening: Calcium, vitamin D, zinc, omega 3

I also recommend taking supplements with meals (unless the label says otherwise), to avoid stomach issues and help with absorption.