Iron + Psyllium Husk
Can you take Iron and Psyllium Husk together?
Separate them by about 2 hours.
What to do. Take psyllium at least 2 hours apart from iron.
Mechanism
Fiber can reduce iron absorption
Psyllium forms a gel that can bind minerals and slow the absorption of drugs and supplements taken at the same time.
Evidence: Mechanism-based — Plausible biological mechanism with little direct human outcome data.
Timing
A day with Iron and Psyllium Husk
- 07:00
On waking
no food - 19:00
Dinner
with meal
Taking more than these two?
Add the rest of your stack and your medications for a complete check.
Buying guide
What to look for on the label
Iron
- Iron bisglycinate (gentler on the stomach)
- Check the label for elemental iron, not the salt weight
Psyllium Husk
- Plain psyllium husk powder or capsules
Related
Other interactions
Calcium + Iron
Calcium reduces iron absorption from the same meal
Iron + Zinc
Zinc and iron compete when taken together without food
Curcumin + Iron
Curcumin binds iron
Iron + Vitamin C
Vitamin C boosts non-heme iron absorption
Caffeine + Iron
Coffee and tea reduce iron absorption
Green Tea Extract + Iron
Green tea catechins block iron absorption
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