Can You Take Iron and Honeysuckle Flower Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) contains chlorogenic acid and flavonoids that may chelate iron and reduce its absorption.

How to arrange timing

Separate Honeysuckle Flower and iron supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Chinese Pharmacopoeia; Examine.com

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.