Mineral and Trace Element Absorption


Calcium

Absorption increased by:
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin A
Absorption decreased by:
  • Magnesium

Zinc

Absorption increased by:
  • Amino Acids
Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Selenium
  • Copper

Magnesium

Absorption increased by:
  • Vitamin D
Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Sodium

Copper

Absorption increased by:
  • Amino Acids
Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Molybdenum
  • Vitamin C

Sodium

Absorption increased by:
  • Amino Acids
Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium

Chromium

Absorption increased by:
  • Amino Acid Chelates
Absorption decreased by:
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Manganese

Potassium

Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium

Manganese

Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Iron

Iron

Absorption increased by:
  • Vitamin C
Absorption decreased by:
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
  • Copper
  • Chromium
  • Manganese

Selenium

Absorption increased by:
  • Amino Acids
Absorption decreased by:
  • Copper

References

1. Kutsky, R.J., Handbook of Vitamins, Minerals and Hormones
2. Underwood, E. J., Trace Elements in Human and Animal Nutrition



This chart is reproduced through the courtesy of BALCO Laboratories, Inc.