Before meals or before exercise

[Nelly]

If you're taking a diet pill that has caffeine it in, would it be better to take it before a meal or before exercise? The reason why I'm asking is because caffeine can help boost exercise performance, so wouldn't this be a better time to take it than before you eat breakfast in the morning?

[char]

I heard that it's better to take them before exercise in the morning. That said, you should follow whatever the manufacturer recommends or what your doctor recommends.

[legendarytroy]

If you're taking a diet pill, for optimal results what you should be doing is following exactly what the package (or your doctor) is directing you to do. If they tell you to take it before food, take it before food. If you should take it before exercise then do it before exercise. If you have the option, then take it whenever you think it will work best for you.

[jenny25]

If you're taking a diet pill, for optimal results what you should be doing is following exactly what the package (or your doctor) is directing you to do. If they tell you to take it before food, take it before food. If you should take it before exercise then do it before exercise. If you have the option, then take it whenever you think it will work best for you.

I agree. You should take the product according to its directions or your doctor's advice. They are designed to work in a certain way. Trust that the manufacturer or your doctor know what that is.

[Maggie]

There's no harm in doing both. Take the pill when you get up in the morning, exercise and then have your breakfast after.

[chefmel]

Personally, I think it works best before you workout.

[bigbobby]

I would take it before meals and not before you workout. The reason is if you take it before you workout, you might not eat anything before you exercise and I don't think that's good for your body.