The Dr. Gundry Podcast

The Best Time to Take Your Supplements | EP 395

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Mar 17, 2026
Clear guidance on when and how to take supplements for best results. Practical tips about alcohol, coffee, fasting, and timing. Ways to spot low-quality products and why testing can confirm effectiveness. A discussion on whether modern diets and soils leave nutrient gaps. Short, actionable talk on supplement shelf life and real-world routines.
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ADVICE

Take Supplements In The Way You’ll Stick To

  • Do take supplements in whichever routine you'll actually follow.
  • Dr. Stephen Gundry says taking all at once or splitting doses is fine — consistency matters more than timing or taking with food.
ADVICE

Supplements Do Not Break A Fast

  • Avoid worrying about supplements breaking a fast or needing to be taken on an empty stomach.
  • Dr. Stephen Gundry states supplements, including fish oil, do not break a fast and can be taken with or without food.
ADVICE

Buy High Polyphenol Olive Oil In Small Bottles

  • Store high-polyphenol olive oil in small containers to prevent spoilage.
  • Dr. Stephen Gundry notes most supplements have long shelf lives but olive oil oxidizes once exposed to air.
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