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Does Alcohol Affect Iron?
Amount or timing may matter
The short answer
Alcohol can increase iron absorption to dangerous levels and stress the liver.
How to arrange timing
Separate iron supplements from alcohol by at least 4 hours.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: NIH ODS 2024
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.