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Can You Take Apple Cider Vinegar Supplement and Iron Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Apple Cider Vinegar can irritate the stomach lining, and Iron supplements cause nausea. Combined use may increase GI distress.
How to arrange timing
Separate by at least 2 hours.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Hasan et al., 2021 — ACV GI effects; NIH ODS — Iron
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on 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.