2023-08-18 12:39:00
When combining dietary supplements, it is important to know what substances they contain and how they work in the body. Some supplements (dietary supplements) can be combined without problems, while other combinations can be inappropriate or even dangerous. In general, recommended doses should be followed and it is not advisable to combine several supplements that contain the same substance, such as vitamin C.
A doctor and a pharmacist will advise
“If you are hesitating whether you can combine the dietary supplements you have chosen, consult an expert, for example at a pharmacy or a doctor. It would be a shame to use something that is supposed to help us, on the contrary, harm us or not use the full potential of the desired effect,” advises Mgr. Martina Šímová from the Czech and Slovak Association for Special Foods.
»Céčko« and zinc yes
Food supplements that are suitable to combine include, for example, zinc and vitamin C. Together, these substances effectively help strengthen the immune system. It is also advisable to combine iron and folic acid – both of these dietary supplements are important for healthy blood formation and can be taken together in case of iron or folic acid deficiency. Pregnant women should take this combination.
What is inappropriate
✔If you are taking immune-suppressing drugs, do not combine blood thinners and products with ginkgo biloba or echinacea.
✔If you are taking medication for high cholesterol or high blood pressure, it is not appropriate to eat grapefruit and pomelo with them.
Two hours apart
On the contrary, you should be careful, for example, with vitamins that must be dissolved in fat. These are vitamins A, D, E and K. If you were to take all of them) at once, it could interfere with mutual absorption. If you need to boost your calcium intake and take magnesium at the same time, you should take these supplements at least two hours apart. The same applies to the intake of calcium and magnesium from the diet – even in this case, their absorption can be impaired.
Practical advice before buying
1. Give preference to the products of established companies.
2. Do not buy unknown dietary supplements on the Internet.
3. Beware of Asian products, they may be fake.
4. Do not believe in miracles, no pill will help you lose 10 kg in a week!
5. Buy a larger package, you will save.
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