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Calcium and iron in multivitamin
Some say that taking a multivitamin having both calcium and iron is not advisable as. calcium hinders the iron absorption in the body. i am still confused regarding this. Plz guide me regarding this as i am planning to buy a high potency VEGETARIAN multivitamin supplement. Thanks in advance.
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It depends on your reports as in how deficient u are in particular which vitamin , what time u choose for supplements etc etc . Choose direct consultation for detailed information regarding this
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Hello Mam
Iron and calcium both have same absorption point in body..
Its that why advisable to take both separately..
U can go for multivitamin like A TO Z..
they r very good result wise.
N they will not hinder any calcium or medicine as they are made accordingly.
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Proper discussion about dietary habits.
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If u need it or not.
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Take separately becoz calcium will absorb
If you are deficient then only take supplement
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take balance diet
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take direct consultantion and get custamised diet plan.
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Ms. Deepak Khera
Dietitian/Nutritionist
23 yrs exp
Thane
Hello Mam..if u r taking iron tablet and calcium tablet then advised is to take them separately and at a gap too..but if u r taking a multivitamin tablet then its absorption is taken care during processing of that product hence it can be taken.Nutrilite daily is a very good potency multivitamin.
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take help of a dietician/doctor tondecide the dose and which supplement is actually your need.
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do not overdo..
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