Iron and Magnesium together
Checked on Iron Bisglycinate and Magnesium Glycinate — the best-absorbed forms people actually buy. Other forms of the same two behave the same way here: the interaction belongs to the mineral, not to the carrier.
No documented interaction. Standard timing for each applies.
Verdict
Timing plan
Can be taken togetherNo documented interaction either way, so each keeps its own schedule.
Side by side
| Iron Bisglycinate | Magnesium Glycinate | |
|---|---|---|
| Absorption score | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Elemental mineral | 27.4% | 14.1% |
| Cost per 100 mg delivered | $9.77 | $1.64 |
| Safety rating | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost per month | $30 | $25 |
| Daily dose | 18-65 mg elemental | 200-600 mg |
| Best timing | With vitamin c between meals | Evening with or without food |
| Evidence level | A | A |
How this score was built
- Baseline for any untested pair: 70
- = 70 out of 100
Where to buy
Buying both? Check the timing plan above so they do not cancel each other out.
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Common questions
Can you take Iron Bisglycinate and Magnesium Glycinate together?
No documented interaction. Standard timing for each applies. The pair scores 70 out of 100, based on the absence of any documented interaction between them.
What should you not take with Iron Bisglycinate?
Nothing in this pairing clashes. Its own page lists everything Iron Bisglycinate is documented to conflict with.
When should you take Iron Bisglycinate and Magnesium Glycinate?
Iron Bisglycinate: With vitamin c between meals. Magnesium Glycinate: Evening with or without food. The same window works for both.