Comment · Mon, June 29, 2020 · ND Owner
To eat or not to eat, that is the question
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Is there a quick and dirty way to tell if a noot / supplement is better to be taken with (or without) food?
Has ND thought about adding a little table for each supplement for eating / timing recommendations? or is there a legal issues with that?
Thanks for all you do ND!
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
Empty stomach is almost always best. There are very few things out there that need food to absorb. In fact, most things are hindered by food. There are exceptions, like vitamin D, but it is not for the reason people think. That one is so you can slow stomach motility down, and food signals that.
Solubility, absorption, and pharmacokinetics are very complex. It's crazy how much false information is spread around regarding it. I am talking with the team right now about doing a comprehensive blog on the whole thing for everyone. That's the only way I am going to be able to explain the complexities to everyone in a manner in which is makes sense. I have made a few comments on it before, though.