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Can You Take Calcium and ORMUS Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
ORMUS preparations contain trace monoatomic mineral elements that may compete with calcium for divalent cation absorption pathways in the intestine.
How to arrange timing
Separate ORMUS and calcium supplements by at least 1 hour to minimize absorption competition.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Scholz RW, et al. Mineral interactions in the diet. In: Handbook of Nutritionally Essential Mineral Elements. Marcel Dekker, 1997.
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.