This tells about a few vitamins which match and which ones clash. Most vitamins are absorbed and utilized most efficiently when in a well balanced formula, unless a person is being treated for extreme deficiencies. This information should NOT be used as medical advice.

Vitamin A/beta carotene: High intake of vitamin E (greater than 600 IU daily) can interfere with absorption and utilization of vitamin A and beta carotene.

B Vitamins: Take together as part of a well-balanced vitamin/mineral formula.

Vitamin C: Shown to increase absorption of iron.

Vitamin E: Best if accompanied by selenium; known to interfere with absorption of iron

Calcium: Interferes with absorption of iron. In extreme calcium deficiencies, hydrochloric acid supplements at meals help create an acidic environment necessary for absorption.

Iron: Interferes with absorption of vitamin E.

Copper: Should take in combination with zinc, selenium, molybdenum and iron.

Florine: Should take with calcuim unless contraindicated.

Iodine: Available in supplement form as potassium iodide.

Magnesium: New research shows that calcium must be taken WITH magnesium. However, since the body uses calcium at night when all other activity is at an ebb, this then is the best time to take but in combination with magnesium. In extreme calcium deficiencies, hydrochloric acid suppplements at meals help create the acidic environment necessary for absorption.

Molybdenum: Should be taken with copper.

Zinc: Should be taken with copper and selenium.

Amino Acids: Should be taken on an empty stomach; combining with B6 may be helpful.

See also Body needs article in Karinya

Sources: The Doctors' Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia, Sheldon S. Hendler, M.D., PhD., and nutritionist Ann L. Gittleman, M.S.;
file documents of Elvire van Leeuwen-Smith, Dutch Touch Healing, and J.D. McDaniel, Thee Alternative Healing Institute.

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