advice on when to take iron supplement.

[Slowrunner1208]

Hello, I bought some three arrows simply heme iron supplement and now they’ve arrived I’m wondering when to take them to fit with my other meds / supplements.

I take levothyroxine through the night, when up for the loo.

I take T3 first thing in the morning, at lunch and before bed.

I take other supplements (magnesium, B complex, magnesium, fish oil etc) to fit in with thyroid meds.

I’m wondering how others taking iron manage and when you take it? Should I reduce T3, taking same dose (12.5) but in two rather than three goes. Interested in others experiences.

Thanks!

[london81]

I take mine at 11 a m between morning meds at 6 and lunch supplements at 1pm

It’s tricky when out and about! I set alarms to remind myself

[Slowrunner1208 in reply to london81]

Thank you london81 😊

[FallingInReverse]

Leave 4 hours AFTER the iron before any thyroid meds.

Iron and D and B complex can be taken together.

Iron and magnesium compete for absorption- 2-3 hours is a good stagger rule.

[Slowrunner1208 in reply to FallingInReverse]

Thanks FallingInReverse I’ll note those down 😊