Choosing to take a nutritional supplement can be an important step for supporting heart, immune and brain health. However, taking vitamins in the right way can make a big difference between getting a big bang for the buck and failing to reap the full benefits of supplements.

For example, many people do not know that some of the most important vitamins are fat soluble. This means that they will only be absorbed into fatty tissue of the body. These nutrients need to be taken when the body has available fat, such as following a large meal.

Researchers from Colorado State University have said that vitamins A, D and E are all fat soluble and that individuals who take supplements containing these nutrients should think about the timing of when they take them. This may boost absorption and lead to greater health benefits.

Other vitamins, such as B and C, are water soluble and should be taken with a glass of water to speed absorption. However, since the body generally has plenty of water to begin with, these vitamins are often more easily absorbed.