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Can You Take Calcium and Colloidal Gold Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Colloidal gold nanoparticles can aggregate with divalent cations such as calcium in the GI tract, potentially reducing the bioavailability of both supplements.
How to arrange timing
Separate colloidal gold and calcium supplements by at least 1 hour to minimize potential aggregation in the GI tract.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Dykman LA, Khlebtsov NG. Gold Nanoparticles in Biology and Medicine: Recent Advances and Prospects. Acta Naturae. 2011;3(2):34-55.
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.