Today , I'm going to start a 4 part series on vitamins/minerals. Let me start off with 2 concepts:
Synergy: The concept that two substances work better together, even beyond the additive affect of each one individually.
Antagonism: the concept that two substances inhibit one another.
These 2 concepts apply to vitamins.
Synergy: To prevent osteoporosis, you not only need calcium, but also Vitamin D, K, omega 3s, and minerals such as magnesium, and Zinc. To help you better utilize iron that you eat, take Vitamin C with it. When supporting your thyroid with iodine, make sure you have enough zinc and selenium.
Antagonism: Oxalic acid in certain vegetables and teas can bind both iron and calcium. Too much copper antagonizes Zinc. Calcium can inhibit iron absorption.
So you see, everything is connected in nature and in balance, and vitamin or minerals are no exception. So next time you reach for that supplement, know certain other nutrients taken at the same time may impair or enhance its absorption.
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