Can You Take Manganese and Zinc Picolinate Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) and manganese may compete for shared divalent cation transporters in the intestine.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating zinc picolinate and manganese by 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS Manganese Fact Sheet; Davis CD, Am J Clin Nutr 1992

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.