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Can You Take Slippery Elm and Vitamin B12 Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Slippery Elm contains mucilage that coats the GI tract and may reduce or delay absorption of other supplements taken concurrently.
How to arrange timing
Take Slippery Elm at least 2 hours apart from other supplements.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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.