Originally Posted by
Thalia
I try to take individual ones because some work better when taken with another vitamin while other will not be absorbed as readily if taken with certain other things.
For example, I take my B-Complex by itself with food. I try to take my minerals together at night (i found a nice mix that has a 59% ratio of magnesium to calcium, the recommended amount, with zinc and vitamin D). I partly do this because calcium might help with sleep.
If your doctor recommends iron (and only if an MD recommends it), take it with C, or with a vitamin C rich food. In fact, don't ever take iron on an empty stomach or you will get sick. Some foods have chemicals that bind with vitamins- like spinach will prevent calcium absorbption.
I take selenium and vitamin E together and separately from other vitamins but I forget why!
I hope this doesn't confuse you!