Can You Take Multivitamins at Night?

Adding a multivitamin to your routine can bring with it a lot of questions. Do multivitamins work? Is there an ideal time to take a multivitamin? Should I take a multivitamin every day? Can you take multivitamins at night? The truth is, there are benefits to taking multivitamins in the morning or evening, and it's up to you to decide which schedule works best for you!

The Ideal Time to Take Your Multivitamin

Is there an ideal time to take your multivitamin? Well, if we're talking about hours on the clock, there's no distinct benefit to taking a multivitamin at 6:30 rather than 8:00, but the ideal time to take your multivitamin is with a meal. Taking your multi with a meal has several benefits; first of all, by taking your multivitamin along with a meal containing some fat or oil and a glass of water, you're ensuring both the fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins contained in it have support for better absorption. Secondly, consistency is key! The best time to take a daily multivitamin is every day, so taking it with either your breakfast or dinner attaches it to a pre-existing routine, making it much more likely that you'll remember to take it daily.

Benefits of Taking Your Multivitamin in the Morning

Taking your multivitamin with breakfast can be a good option if you want to check that item off your to-do list early. If your afternoons and evenings are unpredictable – maybe you work late or must shuttle kids around to after-school activities - taking your multivitamin in the morning makes it easy to check that task off your list so you can focus on the important things. A nutritious breakfast with a source of dietary fat, like a tablespoon or two of peanut butter on whole grain toast (top it with berries or a banana for some extra nutrients and fiber), can be well-complemented by a multivitamin like Nature Made^® Men's Multivitamin Tablets and helps support nutrient absorption. Get your day off to a great start with nutritional support, including 22 key nutrients such as Vitamin A to support your immune system, B Vitamins to support cellular energy production, and Vitamin D for bone, teeth, and muscle support.^†

Advantages of an Evening Multivitamin Routine

Taking a multivitamin at night can be a great way to signal the start of your wind-down to bedtime routine. For many of us, the morning can require a lot of juggling priorities: getting kids out the door and getting to work on time. Adding another task to your morning might not seem too enticing! If that sounds like you, taking your multivitamin in the evening with dinner can leave the multivitamin to a time when you have a little less on your plate (figuratively speaking, of course). Any dinner with some source of dietary fat, like meatballs (opt for lean ground beef, which is a smarter choice that still contains some dietary fat) or a salmon fillet (a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids), will help you absorb the fat-soluble vitamins in your multi, and a tall glass of water is a refreshing way to keep hydrated and support absorption of water-soluble vitamins. If breakfast is a "maybe" and dinner is a "definitely," try taking your multivitamin in the evening to set yourself up with support for the next day's activities. 

Do Multivitamins Interfere with Sleep?

Can I take multivitamins at night without worrying about it affecting my sleep? Generally, multivitamins do not interfere with sleep if taken in the manner and amounts suggested on the label or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner . So, there's no reason not to take your multivitamin with dinner if that time suits your schedule.

Choosing the Right Multivitamin for Your Lifestyle

Nature Made^® offers a range of multivitamins to suit your personal needs and health goals. Our Advanced Multivitamin For Adults Gummies are specially formulated for adults to get the nutritional support you need in three daily gummies. If you're looking for support into your older and wiser years, Nature Made^® Men's Multivitamin 50+ Tablets and Women's Multivitamin 50+ Tablets provide 22 key nutrients (including Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and more) to help support healthy cognitive function, a healthy immune system, muscle health, and cellular energy production. Check out our Multivitamin Collection to find the right multi for your routine!^† 

Tips for Nutrient Absorption

The most important step you can take to help support nutrient absorption while taking a multivitamin is ensuring that you take each tablet, capsule, gummy, or softgel with a glass of water and a meal containing some dietary fat (unless the Suggested Use specifies otherwise). Some vitamins, like Vitamin C and all eight B Vitamins, are water-soluble, which means they need water to be absorbed into the body. Other vitamins, like Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble, requiring some fat or oil for our body to absorb. Dietary fats are common in dairy, fatty cuts of meat, and fatty fish, like salmon. 

If you find that many of your meals lack a source of dietary fat, try sprinkling some cheese on top, or slicing up an avocado to top your salad. Not only will it help you absorb these fat-soluble vitamins, it might just make your meal taste better too! When you take a multivitamin, you're getting water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins together, which is why it's important to take them with both water and foods with dietary fat. Of course, it's also important to remember that vitamins complement a balanced diet; they don't replace it, so try to fill your plate with nutritious foods! 

Find Your Perfect Multivitamin Routine 

So, can you take a multivitamin at night? Yes! When is the best time to take multivitamins? The good news is multivitamins work best when they work best for you. Taking a multivitamin in the morning or at night is entirely up to personal preference; their timing is flexible. Which routine works best with your schedule? It might not be evident without giving it a shot! You might be surprised to find that a multivitamin with breakfast works better for you, so experiment with different schedules and find the one that works best. Consistency is key once you've decided when to take your multivitamin. Remember, you get the most benefit out of a multivitamin by taking it daily!

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.