Can You Take Epicatechin and Iron Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Epicatechin is a potent polyphenol that chelates non-heme iron, significantly reducing its absorption. This is well-documented for tea catechins.

How to arrange timing

Separate Epicatechin and iron supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hurrell RF, et al. Br J Nutr. 1999

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.