7. Food Pairing

Fat-soluble vitamins, which include vitamins A, D, E and K (water-soluble vitamins are B-complex and C), should be taken with food that has a little bit of fat in it, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. This will help your body maximize its benefits.

8. Absorption

Some medications affect the absorption of supplements, and may even deplete vitamins already stored in your body. “If you take prescription meds, ask your doctor or pharmacist if there are any vitamin interactions you should be aware of,” says Neville.

9. Labeling

The FDA regulates vitamins more like food than drugs, explains Dr. Kemper. This means that they can vary in quality and the label may not accurately reflect the contents. Visit ConsumerLab.com, a website that independently tests nutritional products, to see if your vitamins are fit for consumption.

10. Your Diet

Always remember that vitamins are not an insurance policy. “Too many people think that popping a pill and not caring about what they eat is fine,” says Neville. While vitamins can help keep you healthy, they aren’t a complete replacement for whole foods that naturally provide an assortment of vitamins and minerals.
 

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