Can You Take Iron and ORMUS Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

ORMUS preparations contain trace mineral elements in monoatomic form that may compete with iron for absorption via shared divalent metal transporter (DMT1) pathways.

How to arrange timing

Separate ORMUS and iron supplements by at least 1 hour.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Garrick MD, et al. DMT1: a mammalian transporter for multiple metals. BioMetals. 2003;16(1):41-54.

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.