Supplements Question

[BeadinMom]

Hey there!

Do I have to take my supplements twice a day or can I take them all at once? It's easier for me to remember once, but will split the doses up if I have to. (Ex. Vitex, saw palmetto, folic acid)

TIA!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

I take mine all together right when I wake up. I read that Vitex absorbs best in the morning (morning is defined by when you wake up), so I decided I would take it along with all my other supplements right when I wake up. I started doing it without food, but now decided they are better to take with food. In fact instead of taking Vitex once in the morning and night, I just took both capsules at once, which would equal 800 mg. It worked for me, so I don't think there is anything wrong with taking them all at once. It is easier to do that way!

[BeadinMom]

Thanks! If I do it any other way, I'll have to set an alarm, cause I'll never remember! lol

[atomic sagebrush]

You def. need to space out your folic acid thru the day because your body only can use so much at once and pees out any excess.

The rest is up to you - I usually have people split the doses because when you take too many pills all at once, it can be harsh on your tummy and also may be more likely to stick in your throat (which is very dangerous.)

[BeadinMom]

Thanks (again) Atomic!
Great info to know! With the boys, I just took a prenatal once a day.
If I'm splitting up the folic acid, I might as well split up the others, too.
Guess I'll be setting my alarm.