Absorption
Iron with or without food?
Take Iron without food. Iron absorbs best on an empty stomach. If nausea, take with a tiny non-dairy snack.
Empty stomach
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Why an empty stomach helps
Iron absorbs best on an empty stomach. If nausea, take with a tiny non-dairy snack.
Don't take with
- Calcium (blocks up to 60%)
- Coffee/tea (tannins)
- Zinc
- Dairy
- Whole grains