Supplement Interaction Checker

Tick the supplements and medications you take. You'll see which pairs compete for absorption, need spacing, or shouldn't be combined.

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Calcium + Iron Use caution

Calcium reduces iron absorption. Take them at least 2 hours apart.

Vitamin D + Calcium Works well together

Complementary: vitamin D increases calcium absorption.

Frequently asked questions

Which supplements should not be taken together?

Common examples are calcium with iron, high-dose zinc with iron or copper, and St. John's wort with 5-HTP. Many of these are about absorption, so taking them a few hours apart solves the problem.

Is this checker complete?

No. It covers well-documented interactions only. Always ask a pharmacist to review everything you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Sources

  1. NIH ODS fact sheets (calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin K, omega-3)
  2. MedlinePlus: Warfarin
  3. NCCIH: St. John's Wort
  4. NCCIH: Red Yeast Rice
  5. NCCIH: Echinacea
  6. NCCIH: Coenzyme Q10

Free tool for education only. It doesn't replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

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