Can You Take Iron and Lauric Acid Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Lauric acid and other medium/long-chain fatty acids can form insoluble iron soaps in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing iron absorption significantly.

How to arrange timing

Separate Lauric Acid and Iron supplements by at least 2 hours to prevent soap formation that inhibits iron absorption.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hurrell RF, International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 2007; Fatty acids and mineral absorption interactions

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.