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When to take Iron
Take iron on an empty stomach in the morning with Vitamin C for up to 67% better absorption. Space 2+ hours from calcium, zinc, coffee, and dairy. Alternate-day dosing may actually improve total uptake.
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Why timing matters
Iron absorption is highly sensitive to what you take alongside. Calcium, tannins, and phytates all reduce absorption.
Morning vs. night
Morning on an empty stomach is ideal. Alternate-day dosing may actually improve absorption.
Why without food
Iron absorbs best on an empty stomach. If nausea, take with a tiny non-dairy snack.
Recommended schedule
6:30–7:00 AM
Take with a glass of orange juice (Vitamin C enhances absorption)
Wait 2 hours
Then have breakfast, coffee, or calcium
Don't take with
- • Calcium (blocks up to 60%)
- • Coffee/tea (tannins)
- • Zinc
- • Dairy
- • Whole grains
FAQ
Why Vitamin C?
C converts iron to a more absorbable form, up to 67% better absorption.
Coffee?
No, coffee reduces iron absorption by up to 80%. Wait 2+ hours.
Constipation?
Try bisglycinate, alternate-day dosing, or add a probiotic.
Sources
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