Can You Take Iron and Red Wine Extract Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Red wine extract contains tannins and polyphenols that are potent chelators of non-heme iron, significantly reducing absorption.

How to arrange timing

Separate red wine extract and iron supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hurrell RF, et al. Am J Clin 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.