ivyh 96 Posted October 3, 2013 At first i was taken my multi Vitamin but then i stopped. I got some more today plus Calcium. My nutritionist told me not to take them together but i don't remember how long she said between the two. Can anyone tell me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanmiles23 2,198 Posted October 3, 2013 It's about 4 hours but I do take them together because I am lazy. 1 mrsto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaGottaBand 498 Posted October 3, 2013 I am lazy as well and take them together 2 dylanmiles23 and mrsto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp70 193 Posted October 3, 2013 You should wait 1-2 hours between Calcium and Iron because the calcium will block the iron absorption because they bind to the same receptors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsto 2,925 Posted October 3, 2013 I take them together, too. Or, at least the first & second dose. I was told to take 500mg of Calcium three times a day, because our bodies only absorb 500mg at a time. My chewable multi's are one/twice a day, so the only calcium that gets taken alone, is the one in the evening. Oh well...... I'm someone who never stuck to a Vitamin regime for any length of time, so this is pretty darn good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondegal_ 1,028 Posted October 4, 2013 I take mine in the evening. Multi before food and then calcium chews a bit afterwards. If I don't have food with the multi it gives me heartburn but that happened before the band too. And I sometimes use the Calcium chews as a dessert. They're like a little bite of caramel to me. For those that aren't taking your Vitamins I strongly encourage you to do so. Our bodies really do need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
