What is the best time to take vitamin D? Morning or evening?

It is the cold season. Many people are concerned and take all kinds of supplements to support their immunity.

Vitamin D is among the most used supplements this season.

And that’s a great thing, especially since I have it all written on her And its benefits.

First of all, it is very important to do an analysis and see how you fare with your vitamin D stores. This analysis is called 25-OH-D. Then, together with your doctor, determine the dose of vitamin D you need.

Although the name tells us that it is a vitamin, it can be considered and actually behaves like a hormone, being produced by our skin. after exposure to light.

In addition to all these aspects, it is important to know when and how to administer this supplement.

It’s a fat-soluble vitamin and that is why it is very important that it be administered during the meal or immediately after the meal, just to be well assimilated. Also, make sure you have good sources of fat during that meal, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, eggs, or whole dairy products, such as Greek yogurt.

There are people who like to take their supplements first thing in the morning. Just don’t forget … but even in this case it is advisable to take vitamin D at breakfast or to associate a fatty product next to it.

When you take it on an empty stomach and eat nothing, the absorption of this vitamin drops dramatically and you practically take it for nothing.

Can vitamin D be taken in the evening, before bedtime?

If you have trouble sleeping, I advise you not to take it in the evening as well. There are no concrete scientific studies, but there are some rumors that it can slightly disturb sleep, which is the production of melatonin. This may make it difficult for you to fall asleep.

But one thing is absolutely certain. If you have an insufficient amount of vitamin D, your sleep will surely suffer.

In conclusion, when vitamin D is taken with a meal, the rate of absorption increases and becomes much more effective. There is no clear scientific recommendation as to whether it is better to take this vitamin – in the morning or in the evening.

The most important thing is to take vitamin D consistently, for longer periods of time. Only by experimenting can you see when is the most appropriate time to administer it.

Good health!

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