Iron-Free Vita-Min

There is no difference in the body's ability to use natural vitamin C and synthetic vitamin C

• Natural forms of vitamin E are generally better absorbed than synthetic vitamin E. Natural vitamin E is chemically known as d-alpha-tocopherol, and synthetic vitamin E is dl-alpha-tocopherol
• Vitamin E supplements should not be taken by people on anti-coagulant medications like warfarin.
• People with kidney stones or cancer should not take calcium supplements.
• Iron, zinc, and selenium can be toxic if taken in excess.
• Too much vitamin C can upset the stomach.
• Calcium supplements should be taken with magnesium. Most good calcium supplements already combine them.
• If you're taking a lot of zinc, you might need to take copper as well.
• Iron supplements can reduce the absorption of zinc, so they should not be taken together.
• High doses of iron supplements can reduce the absorption of vitamin E.
• Women on oral contraceptives may benefit from taking coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E supplements. A small study found that the sample group had lower blood levels of coenzyme Q10 (37% lower) and vitamin E (24% lower).