Paul Kossa
01-31-2001, 01:06 PM
OK, I know this sounds dumb, but I'm known for these kind of questions: when they say to take vitamins WITH food, exactly what do they mean . . . ? Take them immediatly before you eat . . . immediately after you finish eating . . . or do you pop them in during the middle of the meal? Does it really matter?
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JohnnieD
02-01-2001, 10:47 AM
That doesn't sound dumb to me. I've been wondering the same thing, just haven't asked about it. Anybody know the answer?
Babernethy
02-01-2001, 04:38 PM
At the time you are eating is the answer. During or when finished is OK. You need to have them in your body WITH the food in order to metabolize them along with the food you have injested. Some pure vitamins are a little hard on your system. Zinc taken alone with no food will upset your stomache even though your body needs it.
Vitamin C will put a strain on your kidneys if taken all alone.
Vitamin C will put a strain on your kidneys if taken all alone.
JohnnieD
02-01-2001, 04:43 PM
Thanks Babernathy! Now I finally get it.
Harry
02-03-2001, 02:39 AM
Hi Paul,
Good question --I have read in several nutritional books that oil vitamins and minerals should be taken at the beginning of a meal and water soluble vitamins are taken at the end of a meal. Supplements like acidophilus are best taken between meals on an empty stomach.
Take Care----Harry
Good question --I have read in several nutritional books that oil vitamins and minerals should be taken at the beginning of a meal and water soluble vitamins are taken at the end of a meal. Supplements like acidophilus are best taken between meals on an empty stomach.
Take Care----Harry
snailmailqueen
02-03-2001, 07:28 PM
it doesnt matter... except when eating high fiber carbs, ie, fiber one. they dont digest properly cause the fiber disposes of them so then u need to do it at lunch/dinner.