Question 1

i've iron deficiency and dr. prescribe iron capsule for me.milk product and caffeine affect iron absorption and am in love with it how can i take it:(?

Accepted Answer

Different times: Take the iron 2-3 hours after drinking milk or caffeine containing drinks then wait another 2-3 hours before drinking them again.  Take the iron and any iron containing foods with some citrus drink, like orange juice, so the iron will be better absorbed.

Question 2

coffee consumption: can caffeine make my body lose vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, slightly: Good question. I found evidence that people lose about 5 mg of calcium when they have a cup of coffee-but that is a tiny amount. Caffeine may interfere with vit. D metabolism & reduce absorption of iron, zinc, magnesium & other minerals & increase excretion of b6 & other b vits but it's hard to find solid research on this. However, most sources of caffeine have beneficial antioxidants.See comment:.

Question 3

what can i do for energy when i can have caffeine and bought vitamins don't really work?

Accepted Answer

No magic: You're looking for a panacea. A magic bullet. They don't exist. Be sure you get enough sleep, have a job or goal that gives you satisfaction, good interpersonal relationships, eat a balanced diet. attain and maintain normal or nearly normal weight. Avoid sedatives, alcohol, and nicotine. Recognize that withdrawal from caffeine is real and you'll go thru a period of fatigue till you're over it.

Question 4

can caffeine will deplete your body of vitamin b; is this all?

Accepted Answer

Yes & no: Caffeine acts as a diuretic & makes you urinate more. B vitamins are water soluble so you might potentially lose more b vitamins while you urinate. But realistically, this loss should be negligible, similar to if you drink a lot of water and have to pee it out soon there after. Alcoholism is different in that alcoholics tend to drink alcohol to exclusion of most other nutrition & vitamins.

Question 5

just wondering why caffeine does not seem to help me wake up or have anymore energy? it seems to relax me. same thing with b vitamins no energy. why?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine level: becomes what our body perceives as normal.  Thus, we use it or other stimulants to feel normal/relaxed, and we don't feel the stimulant effect as much.  Your low energy can be from thyroid or other hormone imbalance, depression, or something else.  Start w/a fist to your doc and then perhaps a mental health professional.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

can using caffeine and panthenol (vitamin b5) topically be absorbed through the scalp and skin? or should they be taking orally? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Applying to skin would not result in absorption.
Why do you want to take these? If you drink tea or coffee and have a usual mixed diet, you do not need to take items.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 7

i heard that b vitamins speed up heart rate similar to caffeine. could this be bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: B vitamins affect metabolism and nervous system function but do not have alpha/beta effects that is the cause of heart rate up/down with certain meds/herbs.

Question 8

how many monster energy drinks (caffeine 166 mg) (taurine 2000 mg) (vitamin b12 590%) (vitamin b6 220%) in a 8 hour period is considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Two would be tops: for the whole day. Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Although caffeine use may be safe for adults, it's not a good idea for children.

Question 9

have had muscle fasciculations for years, they are very persistent now and occur in random muscles. no stress, no caffeine and am taking vitamin b12 supplements for slight deficiency.
could persistent fasciculations be a normal benign thing for me?

Accepted Answer

Mineral imbalance: Try some extra magnesium. It is a natural muscle relaxer.

Question 10

my right eye twitched every day for 3 months last year and then went away. it started twitching this time again 3 months and i feel slight twitches in my lips now too. i've used eye drops and vitamin b-12, cut back on caffeine, but nothing helps?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a neurologist. 
Wish you good health!

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Does caffeine affect the absorption of vitamins or minerals

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I've iron deficiency and dr. prescribe iron capsule for me.milk product and caffeine affect iron absorption and am in love with it how can i take it:(?

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Coffee consumption: can caffeine make my body lose vitamins and minerals?

A member asked:

What can i do for energy when i can have caffeine and bought vitamins don't really work?

A member asked:

Can caffeine will deplete your body of vitamin b; is this all?

A member asked:

Just wondering why caffeine does not seem to help me wake up or have anymore energy? it seems to relax me. same thing with b vitamins no energy. why?

A member asked:

Can using caffeine and panthenol (vitamin b5) topically be absorbed through the scalp and skin? or should they be taking orally? thanks?

A member asked:

I heard that b vitamins speed up heart rate similar to caffeine. could this be bad for your heart?

A member asked:

How many monster energy drinks (caffeine 166 mg) (taurine 2000 mg) (vitamin b12 590%) (vitamin b6 220%) in a 8 hour period is considered dangerous?

A member asked:

Have had muscle fasciculations for years, they are very persistent now and occur in random muscles. no stress, no caffeine and am taking vitamin b12 supplements for slight deficiency. could persistent fasciculations be a normal benign thing for me?

A member asked:

My right eye twitched every day for 3 months last year and then went away. it started twitching this time again 3 months and i feel slight twitches in my lips now too. i've used eye drops and vitamin b-12, cut back on caffeine, but nothing helps?

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