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For the most part, the B vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream in your stomach or small intestines. The exception is vitamin B-12, which must be bound to something called intrinsic factor for absorption.
High doses of vitamin B-5, pantothenic acid, may inhibit your absorption of biotin, according to nutritionist Jane Higdon, co-author of the book An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals: Health Benefits and Intake Recommendations.. Similarly, high doses of vitamin A can inhibit vitamin K absorption.Conversely, some vitamins are absorbed more efficiently in the presence of other vitamins. Vitamin C increases the absorption of chromium and iron. Some vitamins participate in the transport of other vitamins into the body.Copper is necessary for iron absorption, and a deficiency can lead to low iron levels.imilarly, high doses of vitamin A can inhibit vitamin K absorption. Conversely, some vitamins are absorbed more efficiently in the presence of other vitamins. Vitamin C increases the absorption of chromium and iron. Some vitamins participate in the transport of other vitamins into the body.