20/07/2026
How you take a supplement is as important, and sometimes even more important, than the type of supplement you take.
And just throwing down a fistful of capsules and hoping for a benefit, may be convenient, but it's not the right way to go about supplementing.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and should always be taken with a meal to support absorption.
Zinc supplements and iron supplements: absorption can be impacted by phytic acid, a compound found in foods like rice, oats, nuts, seeds, and grains.
Magnesium, calcium, and zinc supplements can all compete for absorption, so they're best taken at separate times.
This is just a few examples of why it's worth understanding the best ways to take your supplements, so you can actually optimise their benefit.