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Keep alcohol and supplements separate - alcohol will leach these supplements
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Avoid drinking tea and coffee at meal times or within one hour either side of taking your supplement - these beverages have a leaching effect on nutrients
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Do not smoke for at least 30 minutes either side of a meal or taking supplements - the chemicals in tobacco smoke have a leaching effect on nutrients and use up antioxidants in the process.
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Eat slowly -- stressful activities can impair digestion and prevent absorption
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Fat soluble vitamins are best taken with meals that contains some fat
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Foods high in B-complex vitamins (such as cereals) and vitamin B-complex supplements are best taken early in the day, since they kick-start the metabolism
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Never take supplements, especially those containing minerals, on an empty stomach; they may bring on nausea.
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Eat adequate levels of a good variety of fiber, and some live yogurt to keep the intestines healthy and therefore enhance absorption rates.
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