We’ve all been there — standing in the supplements aisle with a basket full of “good-for-you” pills and powders. Vitamin C? Check. Calcium? Sure. Magnesium? Of course. Multivitamin? Why not! And maybe a turmeric capsule for good measure. After all, more nutrients mean more health… right?
Well, not exactly.
Here’s the thing — just like some people don’t get along, certain vitamins and supplements clash when taken together. Sometimes, they block each other’s absorption. Sometimes, they cause side effects like nausea or heart palpitations. And in worst cases, they can cancel each other out or even cause a dangerous overdose.
So before you swallow that smoothie of tablets, here’s which supplements you shouldn’t mix, why, and how to get the best out of your nutrient game.
