When is the best time to take meds?

[MCMLXXIII]

Hello

Just wondering. I'm trialling coming off Metformin with my Doctor's blessing and taking a dietary approach with supplements of cinnamon, probiotics and plant sterols..
Question is..Is there a best time of day to take them or not?
At the moment I take the lot when I get up.
I could be talking absolute claptrap but I thought there's no such thing as a stupid question..
Any feedback or advice gratefully received..

Chris

 

[bulkbiker]

Seems like you are trying to give up meds (which I think is a great idea by the way).. so not sure what the question is?

I take my vit D and magnesium supps just before I go to bed.

 

[EllieM]

Seems like you are trying to give up meds (which I think is a great idea by the way).. so not sure what the question is?

I take my vit D and magnesium supps just before I go to bed.

I'm assuming it's whether supplements need to be taken at certain times of day.

@MCMLXXIII I don't take supplements apart from vitamin D but if they don't come with instructions I'd be inclined to take them at a time/manner which means you are most likely to remember?

 

[Outlier]

I take my supplements with my evening meal.

 

[lovinglife]

Extract from Pubmed. Concerning plant sterols

) Plant sterols should be taken with meals: clinical trials have shown that when plant sterols are consumed close to mealtimes, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol may decrease by 9.4%, while when they are taken between meals, the reduction is about 6%. (B) The optimal dosage is 2-2.5 g day(-1) in a single dose. More than 3 g day(-1) has not been found to have any additional beneficial effect and increases the risk of side effects. (C) The food matrix used to dissolve the phytosterols should contain a certain amount of fat. A milk-based matrix appears optimal from this point of view.

 

[MCMLXXIII]

Massive thankyou for the most comprehensive replies.
Supplemental is my insurance policy if you will.
Eating clean is my way forward..
(That can conjure an opinion or two!)