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.