![]() ![]() This is by far the most common reason why supplements don’t work. As well as giving your body extra work to do when processing the supplement, some of these can also irritate the gut. Most supplements also contain non-actives, which have no nutritional benefit but are used to bulk up the tablet or bind the ingredients together. You can find a list of these in my article on what should (and shouldn’t) be in your multivitamin. It’s important to choose a mineral chelate (the thing it’s bound to) in a form that suits you. These may be poorly absorbed and can cause digestive upset. This is especially true with calcium carbonate, iron as ferrous fumerate, or magnesium citrate. ![]() ![]() Some supplements use cheaper forms of the vitamin or mineral to keep costs down. Hack # 3: Check the form your supplements come in So if you’re a morning coffee drinker, it’s best to avoid taking supplements at this time. Caffeine also limits the effectiveness of commonly used supplements such as Calcium, Magnesium and Iron. But some prevent each other from working. Some supplements love being taken together. While you may choose to take your supplements with food to avoid an upset stomach, some amino acids and minerals like iron are better absorbed on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before you eat. People often take a handful of supplements with breakfast, not knowing if they’re best taken with food or without. Hack # 2: Take your supplements at the right time You might be better off taking supplements that support digestive health to aid absorption of nutrients from food, or taking liquid or powder formulas that can be easier to absorb. Hard, solid-tablet formulas can be difficult to digest and absorb. The delivery of the supplement can also impact how supplements work. Situations like this show why I always recommend working with a trained practitioner, so they can create a supplement plan that works best for you. Like good old Vitamin C, which can support your own collagen production. The solution could be to take something cheaper. These might not then be used to make collagen. But once digested in the body it’s broken down into component amino acids. To start with an example, I often see people taking expensive Collagen powders for younger-looking skin. These are five ‘hacks’ which could make your supplements work better for you. By understanding how they work, you can solve these issues. Even taking supplements with caffeine can inhibit absorption.Īs you can see, it’s easy to get into a situation where the effects of supplements are cancelled out. Taking supplements at the wrong time of day, in the wrong combination or in the wrong form and dose can also be an issue. It could be that they’ve been sold the new ‘wonder’ product that sounds appealing but isn’t really what they need. But they don’t always know how these supplements work – or why the supplements aren’t having the positive impact they hoped for. When I first start working with a client, they’re often already taking supplements of some kind. Taking supplements at the wrong time or in the wrong amount can reduce impact. Our resident nutritionist reveals her top ways to hack supplements and optimise their impact on your wellness. ![]() Understanding how supplements work is essential to optimising your wellness. ![]()
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