TimingWhole-food Multivitamin
Best in the morning
When to take Whole-food Multivitamin
Morning, with food
A whole-food multivitamin covers small gaps in your diet. It works best with breakfast, so fat-soluble vitamins absorb and the stomach stays settled.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- Morning, with breakfast
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- One serving as labelled
How to take it
- 1Take it with breakfast
- 2Check for overlap with other supplements
- 3Choose iron-free if you're a man or post-menopausal
- 4Stop biotin-containing multis 2–3 days before blood tests
Watch out
Vitamin A and iron are the nutrients most likely to build up, so check the totals across everything you take.
Keep apart from
- Thyroid medication (4 hours)
- Antibiotics like tetracyclines and quinolones (2–4 hours)
Common questions
Do I need one if I eat well?
Maybe not. It's insurance, not a replacement for a varied diet.
What does whole-food mean?
The nutrients are blended with food concentrates; the vitamin forms may still be standard.
Can I split it?
Yes, splitting a multi-tablet serving across two meals can improve tolerance.
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- Acetyl-L-CarnitineMorning, empty stomach
- Alpha-Lipoic AcidEmpty stomach, 30 minutes before a meal
- CiticolineMorning or early afternoon
- CoQ10Morning or midday, with a fat-containing meal
Whole-food Multivitamin with other supplements
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