Timing of Supplements

go52182

I am currently taking several supplements. Krill oil, magnesium, calcium + vitamin D, collagen, and a nighttime probiotic. I also use a green superfood powder to add to my protein shakes. I just always wonder, does it matter when I take the supplements? Does my body know how to separate them inside and make sure they do and go where they need to? Or is it best to space them out and take them individually to make sure my body processes them properly?

go52182

Oh and I try to drink some matcha tea everyday. But I worry about the timing!

Keto_Vampire

General rule of thumb is to space out calcium & magnesium from one another (chelation/competition for absorption; they also have antacid like effects).

Keep fat soluble vitamins together (Vit A, D, E, K) with food containing fat (krill oil, fish oil okay to do simultaneously).

Probiotics - space 2+ hours from antibiotics
Antacids - space other supplements about 4 hours after
Protein - post workout "anabolic window"/priming of GLUT-4 is overkill/trivial (would not worry about, just eat when you are hungry next)

Don't know about green superfoods - absorption of drugs/supplements are ingredient dependent (look through the label)

More so about optimizing absorption

go52182

Yes, I definitely want to optimize absorption. Thank you! I appreciate the information! I've already been spacing all of these out though I was taking the magnesium and the calcium + vitamin D at that same time, after lunch. I will change up a few things going forward.

earlnabby

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

General rule of thumb is to space out calcium & magnesium from one another (chelation/competition for absorption; they also have antacid like effects).

Keep fat soluble vitamins together (Vit A, D, E, K) with food containing fat (krill oil, fish oil okay to do simultaneously).

Probiotics - space 2+ hours from antibiotics
Antacids - space other supplements about 4 hours after
Protein - post workout "anabolic window"/priming of GLUT-4 is overkill/trivial (would not worry about, just eat when you are hungry next)

Don't know about green superfoods - absorption of drugs/supplements are ingredient dependent (look through the label)

More so about optimizing absorption

Also, take anything containing iron at a different time than any supplement or food containing calcium.

kshama2001

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

General rule of thumb is to space out calcium & magnesium from one another (chelation/competition for absorption; they also have antacid like effects).

Keep fat soluble vitamins together (Vit A, D, E, K) with food containing fat (krill oil, fish oil okay to do simultaneously).

Probiotics - space 2+ hours from antibiotics
Antacids - space other supplements about 4 hours after
Protein - post workout "anabolic window"/priming of GLUT-4 is overkill/trivial (would not worry about, just eat when you are hungry next)

Don't know about green superfoods - absorption of drugs/supplements are ingredient dependent (look through the label)

More so about optimizing absorption

earlnabby wrote: »

Also, take anything containing iron at a different time than any supplement or food containing calcium.

Good tips!

And Vitamin C helps with iron absorption.

michael1976_ca

Good question op this is just handy to know

AnvilHead

Good tips on many of the supplements so far.

As far as "green superfoods", the timing is completely irrelevant because there's no such thing as a "superfood", other than in advertising/marketing woo: https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/superfoods/

earlnabby

When I was put on several new meds/supplements a couple of years ago I entered everything into a Drug interaction checker. I was prescribed high potency iron, prilosec, and hydrochlorothiazide (bad anemia from stomach erosion that caused bleeding plus edema). It really helped me plan my day as to what I should take when. It also shows the interactions with food (like I should have my iron with a meal but not one that includes dairy because of the calcium). You can enter all supplements and medications, both OTC and prescription. Most pharmacies have one on their website too.

I used the one at WebMD https://www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm

MaggieGirl135

Taking magnesium at night helps with sleep. Vitamin D can also help with sleep, but needs to be taken in the morning.

go52182

AnvilHead wrote: »

As far as "green superfoods", the timing is completely irrelevant because there's no such thing as a "superfood", other than in advertising/marketing woo: https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/superfoods/

I don't expect it do anything fantastic for me. It has spinach and kale and these other fancy roots. I just know it helps give me more servings of vegetables and that's good for me! I was just trying to think of all the extra stuff I take throughout the day. I forgot to mention creatine and the protein supplements!

go52182

I appreciate all the replies. I already have been spacing them out. I just wanted to ask if perhaps I'm overthinking it and it's not necessary to space them out. I know now I definitely should keep doing what I am doing.