Is coffee cancelling your vitamins?

It may be a daily pleasure, but sipping your morning brew at the same time as taking your supplements could reduce their effectiveness.

- WORDS by ASHLEIGH AUSTEN

Whether it's a long black the moment your eyes open or a takeaway latte from your favourite cafe, for the vast majority of us, the day doesn't properly begin without coffee.

Between juggling work, family and full calendars, it's often the small ritual that gets us going.

But according to experts, pairing supplements with a morning brew may not always be the best idea, particularly when it comes to how well certain vitamins and minerals are absorbed.