Vitamin Tidbit of the Day

Andrea U.
on 10/8/08 6:38 am - Wilson, NC

Riboflavin should not be taken with copper, zinc, iron, and manganese.  These metals form chelates with riboflavin and prevent absorption.

Riboflavin is found in many b-complexes.  So don't take your b-complex close to your iron supplement.

(Source The A.S.P.E.N. Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, pg 138)

 

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