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Every entry follows the same shape: what is happening, the mechanism, and the recommendation.
Pair type
Timing Sensitive
Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
Timing SensitiveInsufficient evidence
What is happening. Marshmallow root mucilage can reduce reliable iron absorption when taken together.
Mechanism. Gel-forming mucilage can physically interfere with mineral absorption.
Recommendation. Separate by at least 2 hours when using iron for deficiency.
TimingTiming & separation.
Space the doses apart by at least this window to avoid the conflict.
Stack Score
How it moves the number.
Effect on the composite score
If both Iron and Marshmallow Root are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored timing-sensitive row).
The full algorithm, the clamping rules, and four worked stacks are at /methodology/stack-score.
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Reference material
1- 1EMA HMPC. Althaea officinalis radix monograph. 2016.Needs sourceNo link