I’m not going to lie, my morning routine has been permanently altered by learning that iron tablets may not perform as well when taken with tea or coffee.

I used to have mine with my morning cuppa, but the NHS suggested the drinks may affect how much of the mineral my body can absorb.

And according to NHS surgeon, author, and podcast host Dr Karan Rajan, “If you consume too much calcium, either in supplement form or in food, this can actually impact iron absorption” too.

In fact, he shared a few supplements that you shouldn’t take together in an Instagram Reel.

Which supplements shouldn’t you take together?

1) Calcium and iron

You already know that he doesn’t want us taking calcium and iron at the same time – he recommends consuming these supplements “at least two hours apart” for the best benefits, and says to take vitamin C........

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