Can You Take Spirulina and Iron Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Spirulina contains iron. Combined with iron supplements, total iron intake may become excessive.

How to arrange timing

Account for iron content in spirulina when calculating total daily iron intake.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com 2024

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.