Supplement × Supplement·timing-sensitive·Insufficient evidence

Iron + Marshmallow Root

Timing Sensitive Insufficient evidence

Marshmallow root mucilage can reduce reliable iron absorption when taken together.

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Substances
Pair type
Timing Sensitive
Evidence
Insufficient
Source citations
1
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.

Timing

Timing & separation.

Space the doses apart by at least this window to avoid the conflict.

Minimum separation
120
Stack Score

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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).

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Reference material

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  • 1EMA HMPC. Althaea officinalis radix monograph. 2016.Needs sourceNo link

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