Is it better to take the capsules in the morning or in the evening, and do you need to eat before taking them?

Vitamins A and E are fat-soluble, meaning that fats need to be present in food for them to be absorbed properly. Taking the capsules on an empty stomach is not recommended: without a fat component in the meal, absorption will be poorer. It is best to take them with a main meal that contains at least a small amount of fat: for example, with a breakfast including eggs or butter, or with a lunch or dinner including meat, fish, nuts or vegetable oil.

The specific time of day — morning or evening — makes no fundamental difference to absorption. It is more important to choose a meal you do not skip, so that you form a habit and do not forget the capsule. Regularity matters more than exact timing.

The capsule should be swallowed whole with water — do not chew it or open it unless the instructions for the specific product say otherwise.

If you take other fat-soluble vitamins or supplements at the same time, take their total amount into account — especially vitamin A, which accumulates in the body with prolonged excessive intake.