What is the best time of day to take supplements and vitamins?
Taking supplements is an important way to meet nutrient needs and fill nutrition gaps that may be present in your diet. But figuring out what is the best time of day to take supplements is also important. USANA® nutritional supplements provide directions for use on every label. Some product labels recommend that you take the tablets in divided doses (e.g., two tablets in the morning and two in the evening) or spread throughout the day.*
Taking vitamins and minerals in divided daily doses (with a meal or at least some type of food) is preferred. It helps with proper dissolution and absorption (the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E need a little fat for absorption), and it helps you maintain a good blood profile of important nutrients to support your health.*
A morning meal (breakfast) is a great time to take your first dose of CellSentials™, Body Rox™, Usanimals™, Prenatal CellSentials or the HealthPak™. Since many people eat breakfast at home, taking your USANA vitamins and minerals at that time is a convenient way to start your day off right. In addition, the B vitamins in your CellSentials will help to convert food to cellular energy for a strong way to start the day. Your evening meal is a good time to take your second dose of CellSentials, Body Rox, or Usanimals.*
If lunch is a more convenient time for you to take your supplements, then consume your supplements with that meal. The most important point is that you take your vitamins and minerals with food to help with proper dissolution and absorption. Only you can decide the best time for you to take supplements.
Calcium and magnesium supplements can be taken throughout the day, in divided doses, and even right before bed. The form of calcium you use determines if you should take it with a meal, snack, or on an empty stomach. Calcium carbonate requires the presence of food for better absorption. Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food, as it does not require food for absorption. USANA MagneCal D™ is best taken with a meal or a light snack.
Supplemental calcium is best in smaller, more frequent doses to support absorption.
Digestion supplements like USANA Digestive Enzyme should be taken right before you eat to help you digest food more efficiently.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
