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How long should i wait to drink coffee after taking vitamins?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

About an hour: There is evidence that coffee (and other caffeinated drinks) significantly hinders absorption of iron and zinc. Because it is a diuretic (causing us to urinate more) we may excrete Vitamin C and B vitamins more rapidly if taken with coffee. It is thus wise to wait at least an hour between taking vitamins and coffee, whether you have vitamins first or coffee first.

Answered 2/4/2021

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