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Nutrient Interactions
Some nutrients help each other get absorbed. Others compete. Timing and pairing can matter as much as the amount.
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Vitamin C + Iron
Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron from plant foods.
Vitamin D + Calcium
Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from the gut.
Calcium + Iron
Calcium can cut iron absorption. Space them a couple of hours apart.
Zinc + Copper
High-dose zinc over time can lead to low copper.
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