Can You Take Iron and Matcha Powder Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Matcha powder is rich in catechins (especially EGCG) that strongly chelate non-heme iron, reducing absorption by up to 60-70%.

How to arrange timing

Separate matcha and iron supplements by at least 2 hours. Consume matcha between meals.

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.