mindbodygreen: When Is The Best Time To Take Vitamins? A Scannable Guide

By Hannah Frye
February 28, 2024

Stomach aches, nausea, and fatigue are a few of the side effects you might feel after taking your vitamins. However, taking your supplements at the right time of day or night can help combat these side effects for good.

We know that it can be confusing to decide when to take certain vitamins (there are lots of different kinds out there, after all), so we made it easier with this cheat sheet. Here’s the best time to take every vitamin in your daily regimen.

The need-to-knows:

• B vitamins shouldn’t be taken at night. Since they tend to be more energizing for some individuals, they may cause sleep trouble in some people. While this isn’t the case for everyone, other supplements like magnesium and CBD are more suitable for bedtime.
• Fat-soluble vitamins should be taken with food. This includes vitamins A, D, E and K. Taking these with meals will encourage proper absorption into the body.
  Vitamins, minerals, and other active ingredients can have medication interactions, such as interfering with absorption, so ask your physician about how to time yours with your other prescriptions to be safe.

What time to take vitamins & supplements

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the most important instructions for taking each of the popular vitamins. We’ll let you know if it should be taken with or without food, what time of day is best, and any common contraindications to keep in mind.
Vitamin A: Anytime, with food
“Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Like all fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), its bioavailability increases when they are taken with a source of fat,” explains registered dietician Maya Feller, R.D., CDN.

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