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Can you take iron and calcium together?

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Sarah Achleithner

You should not take iron and calcium together. When taken at the same time,

iron

and

calcium

 bind together and significantly reduce absorption

[

1]. Since iron is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach and in the presence of

vitamin C

, it’s recommended to take it at least 2-3 hours before or after a calcium supplement.

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References

  1. Lönnerdal B. (2010). Calcium and iron absorption--mechanisms and public health relevance. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 80(4-5), 293–299. https://doi.org/10.1024/0300-9831/a000036

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