Can You Take Calcium Pyruvate and Iron Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Calcium Pyruvate provides calcium, which competes with iron for absorption in the GI tract. Taking them together reduces iron uptake.

How to arrange timing

Separate Calcium Pyruvate and iron supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hallberg L, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991

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.