Can You Take Iron and Tocotrienols Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Iron promotes Fenton-type reactions that generate free radicals which deplete tocotrienols (vitamin E family). Tocotrienols are consumed protecting lipid membranes from iron-catalyzed oxidative damage.

How to arrange timing

Separate iron and tocotrienol supplementation to preserve tocotrienol antioxidant activity.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Sen CK et al. Tocotrienols: vitamin E beyond tocopherols. Life Sci. 2006;78(18):2088-2098

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.