Question:
How much time should there be between taking calcium citrate (by mouth) and iron?

   — Lucky O. (posted on October 19, 2003)

October 19, 2003
I believe one hour before or two hours after.
   — Gottahaveit I.

October 19, 2003
That question was asked to our nutritionist at our support group meeting and she said that a minimum of 2 hours after your take your multi with iron or just your iron that you can take your calcium citrate. Then the two hours should be sufficient time for your body to absorb it and you will not have a problem with the calcium citrate, your body should be able to utilize it. The iron interfers with the absorbtion of the calcium citrate. I usually take my multi with iron at about 6am and then take my calcium citrate anywhere from 11-12. I also take another dose of calcium citrate with my dinner. Hope that makes sense.
   — ChristineB