What vitamins are depleted by caffeine?

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What vitamins are depleted by caffeine?

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answered May 14, 2022 by Coffeemomma (28,760 points)
The vitamins that are depleted by caffeine are Vitamin B, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and most other vitamins as well as minerals which include calcium, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Caffeine may reduce the absorption of manganese, zinc and copper.

It also increases the excretion of the minerals magnesium, potassium, sodium and phosphate.

There is also evidence that caffeine interferes with the action of vitamin A.

Coffee and tea are obvious sources of caffeine.

Coffee can interfere with vitamin absorption.

Any beverage or food containing caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolate and some sodas can inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals and increase their excretion from the body.

The tannins and caffeine can interfere with the absorption of many vitamins and minerals, especially iron.

Caffeine also increases urination, which can decrease the concentration of water-soluble vitamins (B-complex and C).

The amount of B12 vitamin that you should take daily is 2.4 micrograms which is the recommended daily dose of B12 Vitamin daily for adults.

As a general rule of thumb, take your B vitamins in the morning or with a meal.

Vitamin B12, for example, should definitely be taken in the morning.

This is because it is important for energy metabolism, which may interrupt your sleep if taken at night.

It's better to take most types of vitamins in the morning.

However some types of vitamins recommend you take them in the evening or at night.

Vitamins such as Multivitamins should be taken in the morning while other vitamins are best taken at night.

Vitamins that are best taken at night include.

Iron if you are taking Active Iron.
Vitamin D.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin E.
Magnesium.

You can take a multivitamin at night, as long as you take it with a small bit of food to coat your stomach and to help your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins.

Taking vitamins at night is not the best though because your digestion and metabolism are slower at night which means your body takes longer to digest the vitamins and allow them to work.

In the morning and evenings your digestion and metabolism are working better and faster and so the body can absorb, digest or take in the vitamins much easier and faster.

Because these supplements commonly contain both fat- and water-soluble vitamins, it's typically recommended to consume them with a meal.

This may enhance the absorption of certain nutrients while reducing the risk of gastrointestinal upset, which can otherwise occur when taking a multivitamin on an empty stomach.

For some supplements, optimal absorption can depend on the time of day taken.

Not only that taking certain vitamins, minerals, or other supplements together can also reduce absorption and may result in adverse interactions, which can be harmful to your health.

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