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A steaming cup of tea or coffee is a morning ritual for most of us.
Jeremy Moeller
That also makes it a convenient moment to pop our daily vitamin supplements.
Sorry to break it to you, butyour morning brewmay not be ideal.
Here are six vitamin and mineral supplements that you should avoid taking with tea or coffee.
Severalstudieshave found that polyphenols, especially tannins, can also play havoc with your iron supplement.
Switching to decaffeinated tea or coffee sadly isnt the answer, as the polyphenols still remain intact.
There is a lesser effect on heme [animal-based] iron.
Vitamin D
Scientistshave found that vitamin D influences over 200 genes in our body.
It is also key for regulating sleep.
How should you take your vitamin supplements?
Ideally, take your vitamin supplements with a glass of water.
The exception is iron.
And try knocking them back with orange juice, as vitamin C helps the body to absorb iron better.
Good options includeArtah Cellular HydrationandAncient + Brave True Hydration Jar.
Disclaimer: Vitamin supplements are not a replacement for a healthy balanced diet.
Before supplementing, its best to consult with your doctor and/or a registered dietitian.
A version of this post was previously published inGlamour UK.
