Can You Take ORMUS and Zinc Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

ORMUS preparations contain various trace monoatomic elements that may compete with zinc for intestinal absorption via shared mineral transport mechanisms.

How to arrange timing

Separate ORMUS and zinc supplements by at least 1 hour.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Scholz RW, et al. Mineral interactions in the diet. In: Handbook of Nutritionally Essential Mineral Elements. Marcel Dekker, 1997.

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.