I have a vitamin question-

Which vitamin cannot be taken with the iron? Becasue I have been soo fussy on the calcium issue, I have been very lazy about taking it. I finally found a calcium citrate that I like taking. It is from the Bariatric Advantage website. They have chocolate, mint and cinnomin(sp)flavored losengezs(sp). Please Help.

Some say that taking calcium and iron together interferes with the absorption of one or both of them. My doctor said not to worry about it--just take it! Joy

Iron should be taken with only Vit C, and about 2 hrs away from all other vits or medications. Iron is very powerful and will interfere with them. I usually take my Iron in the middle of night when I get up to pee. Wendy 275/198/150

I take my all at the same time morning and night. Thus far the only lab that comes back ???? is my iron. I've been anemic since my 6 week post-op check-up. Doc said it didn't matter when or how I took my vitamins and supplements, the important thing was to TAKE THEM EVERY DAY!! So I do. Va P.S. The Chocolate lozenges from Bariatric Advantage are quite good!!!

Sharon. I take mine all at the same time too! I was never told that any interfere. I no that Iron is stronger than the rest, But I also take a chewable vit C now, which I think helps with the iron. I have heard that the chocolate vitamins you are talking about are good. How do you order them? and where do you find them? I want to try them too!! Marilyn, the bearlady Bullhead City AZ (3/15/04 107 lbs)

I take a multi with iron, chewable C, and B complex every morning. Before I go to bed I take my Calcium, and sometimes E. Good luck. Jen

I too was told to take my iron first thing in the morning with Vit. C ONLY! Two hours later you can take your other meds and vitimans. Vit. C. helps with the absorbtion of the iron. It works for me! Linda Shive Dr. Slotman 3/24/04 -79 lbs.