Vitamins and minerals are vital for our overall health.
Although needed in smaller amounts than macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins), these micronutrients play a crucial role in things like energy metabolism, digestion, immune support, and bone health.
But did you know timing matters? Some nutrients are best taken in the morning to help kickstart your day, while others work better as part of your nighttime routine. By taking supplements at the right time, you can optimize your daily routine to support your overall wellness.
Looking for a simple way to structure your supplement intake? MaryRuth’s Morning Multivitamins and Nighttime Multiminerals are excellent options to anchor your AM and PM wellness habits. Let’s dive in!
Morning: The Best Vitamins for Energy & Daily Health
Start your day with vitamins that help support energy metabolism, immune health, and more. A broad spectrum multivitamin, like MaryRuth’s multivitamins, is a great way to do so!
B Vitamins for Energy Metabolism
B-complex vitamins play a key role supporting healthy energy metabolism, supporting overall vitality. A great way to get a daily boost of these essential nutrients is with a quality multivitamin that contains a blend of B vitamins to help start your morning right.
Vitamin C for Immune & Antioxidant Support
Vitamin C is well known for its immune-supporting properties, but it also acts as an antioxidant, limiting the damage done by free radicals. Taking it in the morning ensures your body has the support it needs throughout the day.
Vitamin D for Bone Health Bone Health
This essential vitamin plays an essential role in supporting bone health and immune function. Taking vitamin D in the morning on its own or through a multivitamin is a great way to ensure you’re supporting your body with it in the daytime — which you may also do when you get sunlight!
Herbal Support (Optional Boost)
For extra support, consider adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha for healthy stress levels or nootropics like lion’s mane to help with focus and brain health. You may choose to take these in the morning, or wait until afternoon for an additional boost!
Morning or Night: Probiotics for Gut & Digestive Health
Probiotics support gut health, digestion, and immune function, but when you take them is a personal preference.
Some people choose to take probiotics in the morning on an empty stomach, while others prefer to take them in the evening before bed. Either way, the key is consistency—choose a time that works best for you.
No matter your preference, MaryRuth’s probiotics come in liquid, gummy, capsule, or powder form to fit your routine.
Evening: Support Your Mineral Levels
Minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs to help support cellular health, nutrient metabolism, immunity, and overall wellness. Incorporating a multimineral into your nighttime routine can be an easy option to support your levels of essential minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium, and more.
Nighttime: Melatonin-Free Supplements for Restful Sleep
At night, focus on nutrients that support relaxation, healthy stress levels, and restful sleep. EverZen™ is a premium, plant-based ingredient included in our melatonin-free Liquid Ultra Sleep Support formula.
This unique ingredient helps support longer sleep, less nighttime wake time, and increases light sleep and REM sleep stages when taken daily for 28 days. Also included in this formula is L-Theanine, a naturally occurring amino acid found primarily in green and black tea leaves, known to promote relaxation and help ease occasional stress and anxiety. In one study, participants using L-Theanine felt that they experienced better sleep quality.
Melatonin-Free Herbal Sleep Support (Optional)
If you’d like additional support, consider herbals like valerian root or lemon balm to help support relaxation and restful sleep.
Valerian has a long history of traditional use as a calming, sleep-enhancing plant, from around the 2nd century, to the modern day. Valerian root is considered to be a nervine herbal, one of a group of plants that are traditionally known to have a soothing and supporting effect on the mind and nervous system.
Lemon balm may support a healthy mood, calm & relaxation, and provide stress support.
Melatonin Sleep Support (Optional)
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness. As evening arrives, melatonin levels naturally begin to rise, helping with the timing of the body’s sleep-wake cycle. However, exposure to light at night can interfere with the body’s natural melatonin production, making it a useful option for occasional sleep support.
Conclusion
By knowing which vitamins to take at the right time of day, you can optimize your body's natural rhythms for energy, digestion, and rest.
For a fully personalized supplement plan, consult with a healthcare professional to find what works best for you.
Want to build a better vitamin routine? Start your day strong and end it well with your ideal AM & PM routines!
