Nutrients Interactions

Nutrients interact in various ways within our bodies. For example, some nutrients work together to enhance each other's absorption or function, such as vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Conversely, certain nutrients can inhibit the absorption or function of others, such as excessive calcium intake can interfere with the absorption of magnesium. And some nutrients may interact with medications, such as vitamin K can interfere with the action of blood thinners like warfarin which prevents blood clots.

So knowing nutrients interactions and getting the right balance of nutrients is essential for overall health and well-being. It can help us to prevent nutrients deficiencies and toxicities, enhance nutrient absorption, avoid adverse reactions, support nutrient synergy in the body, and manage individuals unique health conditions.

Here are some nutrients interactions:

Protein Learn detailed interactions
Magnesium, Mg	Adequate protein intakes (not too much or too little) can improve magnesium absorption and retention

Calcium, Ca Learn detailed interactions
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption
Phosphorus, P	High phosphorus or high calcium can reduce the absorption of the other if the other intake is low
Iron, Fe	Calcium can inhibit the absorption of iron

Copper, Cu Learn detailed interactions
Selenium, Se	High levels of copper can interfere with selenium absorption and vice versa

Iron, Fe Learn detailed interactions
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	Vitamin C enhances nonheme iron absorption
Manganese, Mn	Iron intake and iron store status in the body have an inverse relationship with manganese absorption
Zinc, Zn	Iron and zinc supplements may decrease each other's absorption
Calcium, Ca	Calcium can inhibit the absorption of iron

Magnesium, Mg Learn detailed interactions
Fiber, total dietary	High amount of insoluble dietary fiber decrease magnesium absorption
Phosphorus, P	High phosphorus intake reduces magnesium absorption
Protein	Adequate protein intakes (not too much or too little) can improve magnesium absorption and retention
Potassium, K	Low magnesium levels can lead to low potassium levels

Manganese, Mn Learn detailed interactions
Iron, Fe	Iron intake and iron store status in the body have an inverse relationship with manganese absorption

Phosphorus, P Learn detailed interactions
Calcium, Ca	High phosphorus or high calcium can reduce the absorption of the other if the other intake is low
Magnesium, Mg	High phosphorus intake reduces magnesium absorption

Potassium, K Learn detailed interactions
Sodium, Na	High intake of sodium can lead to increased potassium excretion through urine
Magnesium, Mg	Low magnesium levels can lead to low potassium levels

Selenium, Se Learn detailed interactions
Copper, Cu	High levels of copper can interfere with selenium absorption and vice versa

Sodium, Na Learn detailed interactions
Potassium, K	High intake of sodium can lead to increased potassium excretion through urine

Zinc, Zn Learn detailed interactions
Iron, Fe	Iron and zinc supplements may decrease each other's absorption

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid Learn detailed interactions
Iron, Fe	Vitamin C enhances nonheme iron absorption

Vitamin D (D2 + D3) Learn detailed interactions
Calcium, Ca	Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption

Fiber, total dietary Learn detailed interactions
Magnesium, Mg	High amount of insoluble dietary fiber decrease magnesium absorption