Can You Take Iron and Zinc Picolinate Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) and iron compete for DMT1 transporter absorption. Co-administration may reduce absorption of both minerals.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating zinc picolinate and iron by 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS Iron & Zinc Fact Sheets; Solomons NW, Am J Clin Nutr 1986

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.