Never Take This Vitamin Before Bed, Says Doctors
Millions of people take vitamins daily to help maintain overall health, but not all will have a positive effect if taken at the wrong time of day, according to experts. There's several vitamins that should not be taken at night and Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with doctors who explained why.
Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, Integrative & Functional Medicine says, "Multivitamins are best taken early in the day, either with breakfast or lunch. Multivitamins commonly contain fat-soluble vitamins such as D, E, A, and K, which are absorbed better by fat-containing foods. In contrast, B vitamins are water-soluble and can be taken with or without food. In order to benefit from the energy boost that B vitamins can provide, taking them earlier in the day is preferable, preferably before 2 p.m. A multivitamin or B complex that contains B6 has the potential to interfere with sleep quality and make dreams more vivid."
