Can You Take Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Zinc Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

EGCG (green tea catechins) may chelate zinc, reducing zinc absorption when taken together.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating green tea extract and zinc by 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Zijp IM et al., Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2000; NatMed Pro

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.