Why Aren’t My Supplements Working? | 7 Reasons WHY Your Supplements Aren’t Working

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You promised yourself that this time would be the time you remember to take your supplements. EVERY.SINGLE.DAY… and you do! So, well done.

If you’re taking them consistently but left thinking ‘why aren’t my supplements working?’ Then read on, as there are a few simple reasons why this could be happening.

7 Reasons Why Your Supplements Aren’t Working

You’re not taking them with food

Taking supplements with food helps your body to absorb them better, meaning you will get more nutrients. Check the back of the pack and see what it says, if it specifically says take them on an empty stomach then I would follow that, but generally speaking it is better to take them with food.

Try keeping them in the kitchen and take then just after you have had your breakfast. If you’re first meal of the day is at your desk, then put them on your desk. You get the idea…

If you’re taking magnesium and want to take it before bed for the sleep benefits you could have a light sleep inducing snack, like a kiwi, just before bed.

You’re drinking tea

Tea contains tannins which stop your body absorbing vitamins and minerals so you want to take your supplements at least 30 minutes before or after your cuppa. Read more about how tea can stop you absorbing vitamins here.

You’re not getting the right dose

It can be trial and error trying to find the right dose for you. Too much and you might get unpleasant side effects, too little and you will be left wondering why aren’t my supplements working?!

Firstly, double check the back of the pack and make sure there isn’t a little bit of text suggesting you take 2 or 3 to achieve the correct dose, I think it is a little cheeky, but sometimes companies do that. You think you’re getting 3 months worth, but if you need 3 a day they will be gone in a month.

You could try taking 2 a day, if you aren’t already and see if that helps, but make sure you are following the guidelines on the pack.

If that still doesn’t work, you might want to try a different product and higher dose altogether.

As we are a female focused supplement brand we take in the recommended dosage for women, which is a little different to men. Shop our range on this site : )

You’re taking the wrong type

I’m talking gummies. Sorry to anyone who loves the conveniently sweet taste, but they are not the best way to get your vitamins. I have doubled checked this with our nutritionist who agrees… gummies are a waste of money.

You might want to swap to capsules, but if you have trouble swallowing them you could consider oils or even patches.

You’re not drinking enough water

Water helps to dissolve and transport the vitamins and minerals throughout your body, so stay hydrated!

You’re relying on a multivitamin

Sometimes multivitamins are useful, but often your body doesn’t actually need half of what is inside it. It is better to speak with a nutritionist and isolate what you actually need then focus on taking a high quality supplement.

For example, if your nutritionist says you would benefit from a biotin supplement it would be better to start taking that and see the effects that has, than a multivitamin with biotin in it along with lots of other things that you don’t actually need.

They’re out of date

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