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Elderberry Zinc Lozenges and Iron, a conflict.
Iron and elderberry zinc lozenges compete for the same absorption pathways when taken together in supplement form.
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- Substances
- Elderberry Zinc Lozenges and Iron
- Pair type
- Conflict
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Strong
- Source citations
- 1 source
- Stack Score effect
- −10 to your Stack Score (per scored conflict row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Conflict · Strong evidence
Conflict
What is happening. Iron and elderberry zinc lozenges compete for the same absorption pathways when taken together in supplement form.
Mechanism. Both divalent cations compete for DMT1 and ZIP4 transporters in enterocytes. High-dose iron (>25mg) can reduce elderberry zinc lozenges absorption by 50%.
Recommendation. Take iron and elderberry zinc lozenges at different times of day, separated by at least 2 hours.
Minimum separation. 120
Stack Score
How this pair moves the number.
Effect on the composite score
If both Elderberry Zinc Lozenges and Iron are in the same stack, this pair applies −10 to your Stack Score (per scored conflict row).
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