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Does High-fiber foods Affect Strontium?
May affect absorption or how you feel
The short answer
Phytates and oxalates in high-fiber foods bind strontium, reducing its absorption. Strontium shares absorption pathways with calcium.
How to arrange timing
Take strontium at least 2 hours from high-fiber meals and separate from calcium.
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.