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Supplement Interaction Calculator

Check for absorption interactions between common supplements and get timing recommendations.

Inputs

Results

Interaction Level (0-3)

0

Separate? (0=No, 1=Yes)

0

Absorption Impact10%
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Supplement A as a number 1-5 (1 = Vitamin D, 2 = Iron, 3 = Calcium, 4 = Zinc, 5 = Magnesium).
  2. Enter Supplement B the same way, using the same 1-5 code list.
  3. Set Timing to 1 if you take them together, or 2 if you take them 2+ hours apart.
  4. Review the Interaction Level (0-3) and Absorption Impact (%) results for the pair.
  5. Check Recommended Timing (0 = together is fine, 1 = separate by 2+ hours) and consult your pharmacist or physician before making changes.

What each input means

Supplement A
1 = Vitamin D, 2 = Iron, 3 = Calcium, 4 = Zinc, 5 = Magnesium
Timing
1 = Taken together, 2 = Taken 2+ hours apart

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Supplement A = 1, Supplement B = 3, Timing = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Interaction Level
    Interaction Level
    0 = 0
  3. Calculate Absorption Impact
    Absorption Impact
    10 = 10

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