In the normal state, blood has no business anywhere except in the confines of the heart and blood vessels and in the sinusoids of the marrow, liver, and spleen. Of the average 5 L of blood, only 2.25 L, or 45%, consists of cells.
Take-away: Calcium and magnesium may best be taken in the evening with food or before nighttime sleep. Since zinc should not be taken with calcium and apart from iron, it is most useful if taken earlier in the day either slightly before/after food. Iron should ideally be taken on an empty stomach and separately from other multivitamin/multimineral combinations.
Zinc in Poligrip, Fixodent Could Cause Neurologic Health Problems. Denture creams, like Poligrip and Fixodent, have been associated with a variety of neurologic health problems. According to recent research, the zinc used in these denture creams appears to be behind many such ailments. A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, exposure to too much zinc can lead to copper depletion.