Can You Take Iron and Sage Extract Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Sage Extract contains tannins and rosmarinic acid that can chelate iron, significantly reducing absorption when taken together.

How to arrange timing

Separate Sage Extract and iron supplements by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com; Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

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.