Can You Take Diastase and Iron Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Diastase alters the digestive environment by rapidly breaking down starches, which may interfere with the normal dissolution and absorption of iron supplements.

How to arrange timing

Separate iron supplements from diastase by at least 1 hour.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hurrell RF. Preventing iron deficiency through food fortification. Nutr Rev. 1997;55(6):210-222.

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.