Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Are there any vitamins that should not be mixed together, either because of negative reactions, or just reduced efficiency?

I find it easier to take all of my vitamin supplements at once. I have an alarm set on my phone to take them or else I will forget.

I currently take: a multi, Vit D, magnesium, calcium and a pro-biotic.

So my question is, would any of these affect each other?

Also, are there any other vitamins that people may take that may affect each other?

flag	asked May 13 2012 at 0:39 peter 6,340●2●7●29

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I would suggest that you take the magnesium separately, right before bed--will help you sleep. Take the others earlier in the day. – Dragonfly May 13 2012 at 0:48

Amy B. · Answer 1 · 2012-05-13 04:08:01Z UTC

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You want to take calcium with a meal, and probably the probiotic on an empty stomach.

answered May 13 2012 at 4:08

Amy B.
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great, thanks.. – peter May 13 2012 at 4:11

Nemesis · Answer 2 · 2012-05-13 01:13:29Z UTC

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I think you need to take calcium and magnesium at separate times. They sort of counteract each other. I would take the Vit D and calcium in the morning and magnesium & probiotic at night.

Don't bother with the multi.

answered May 13 2012 at 1:13

Nemesis
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Mag and cal should be taken at the same time, either 2:1 or 1:1, vitamin k would be a plus so he cal gets to the proper place – CaveMan_Mike May 13 2012 at 4:21

Dangph · Answer 3 · 2012-05-13 01:47:01Z UTC

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Some vitamins are fat soluble (D and others in your multi), so you should take them with fat.

Personally I just take all my supplements at once with my evening meal. Why? Because that way I know I'm not going to forget that I took them earlier in the day and accidentally double up on them, and besides, I often only eat one meal per day.

edited May 13 2012 at 1:47

answered May 13 2012 at 1:29

Dangph
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That's why I take all of mine at once too :) I have the worst memory, I need an alarm to remind me everyday. – peter May 13 2012 at 1:53

Mixing vitamins

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