With food? On an empty stomach? On an empty stomach?
Why it is worth following the recommended consumption Have you ever wondered why there are precise consumption recommendations for most micronutrient supplements? Many are meant to be taken with food, others between meals, some in the morning, others in the evening. There are medical reasons for this.
Take with food
Many micronutrients require other substances from food to be absorbed in the intestines. For example, the body needs fat to make good use of omega-3 fatty acids from Omegaform® 375 EPA+ concentrate.
The presence of fat is also a prerequisite for good absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. This is because such vitamins are absorbed in the intestines and transported in the blood in the same way as fats from food. This includes, for example, vitamin D from D-form®.
The required amount of an estimated 10 grams of fat is already contained in a small handful of walnuts or a large slice of Gouda. A normal main meal therefore provides more than enough fat for good absorption. On average, it contains 20 to 30 grams of fat. For people with sensitive stomachs, some ingredients are easier on the digestive system if they are taken with a meal. This is the case, for example, with selenium from Selenioform® 100+ or with zinc from Zinkform® 15 C+.
Take between meals
There are micronutrients whose absorption in the intestines can be impaired by food components. Taking them at a distance from a meal prevents this. This way the capsule has enough time before the meal or the ingredient has already been absorbed. One example is iron from Ferroform® 15 Folic Acid+. This is particularly important when an exact dosage is required, as in the case of a proven iron deficiency.
The presence of fat is also a prerequisite for good absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. This is because such vitamins are absorbed in the intestines and transported in the blood in the same way as fats from food. This includes, for example, vitamin D from D-form®.
