We recommend that you take all your supplements with a glass of water at the same time as your first meal of the day (breakfast or lunch).
Taking supplements with a meal improves nutrient absorption and promotes digestive tolerance.
You can also take them with dinner, but beware of energy supplements that may keep you awake at night: Rhodiola, Guarana, Ginseng or Energy Concentrate.
However, some products have special instructions.
Some supplements must be taken at specific times:
- Probiotics and L-Glutamine should be taken away from meals (30 minutes before or 3 hours after) and with a glass of water (especially not a hot drink). They are sensitive to heat and digestive juices, which reduces their effectiveness.
- Mulberry acts on sugar-degrading enzymes. To guarantee its effectiveness, it should be taken 5 to 10 minutes before a meal.
- It's best to take Plant Protein Powder within 30 minutes after your workout if your aim is to maintain muscle mass, or in the morning at breakfast to avoid sugar cravings during the day.
Liquids Concentrates are intended to be taken as needed, so feel free to try taking them at different times and see how you feel. However, there is no risk if you take them every day, within the daily dose recommended on the bottle.
Some supplements are less effective if taken with the following foods or drinks:
- Don't take your Iron with coffee, dairy products or a high-fiber meal (wholegrain cereals or vegetables), as these reduce iron absorption. For optimum effectiveness, it's also best to avoid dairy products and/or fibre if your Iron contains one or more of the following minerals: Magnesium, Calcium Plus, Iron, Zinc, Chromium.
Some supplements are best taken in the evening, depending on the individual:
- If taking L-Tryptophan or Griffonia makes you drowsy, you can take them later in the day, from 5 p.m. onwards.
In addition, to find out more about the duration of intake of each of the Cuure supplements, you can consult our article : Your supplements rotation calendar