Vitamins & Supplements

The Best Time of Day to Take Supplements

Timing, it turns out, is also a nutrient.
The Best Time of Day to Take Supplements
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Zena le Roux
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Thousands of people take supplements every day without fail. The problem is, “every day” isn’t specific enough.

That’s because the body follows natural daily rhythms. Clocks in the brain and in organs such as the gut and liver help regulate digestion and how nutrients are used throughout the day. Take your supplements at the wrong time, and the benefits drop.

Your Body Runs on a Clock

Many systems in the body follow a daily rhythm, including our genes and the microbes living in the gut. These rhythms help regulate inflammation and overall health.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.