Can You Take Aronia Berry and Iron Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Aronia Berry (chokeberry) is exceptionally rich in polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which strongly chelate iron and reduce non-heme iron absorption.

How to arrange timing

Separate Aronia Berry and iron supplements by at least 2 hours. Aronia has one of the highest polyphenol contents among berries.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Kulling SE, Rawel HM. Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)—a review on the characteristic components and potential health effects. Planta Med. 2008;74(13):1625-1634.

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.