Can You Take Chromium Picolinate and Iron Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) may compete with iron for transferrin binding and absorption.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating chromium picolinate and iron by 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS Chromium Fact Sheet; NatMed Pro Chromium Monograph

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.