As forzinc, it can benefit your immune system and skin, while potentially helping to prevent osteoporosis.

However, neither copper nor zinc will do much good if you take them together.

That way, you don’t have to worry about knowing which supplement pairs to avoid.

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Calcium and iron

“Another supplement pair that is well-known isironandcalcium,” says Bowerman.

Despite that, “Many peopleespecially premenopausal femalesdo not obtain adequate iron in the diet.”

However, green tea “contains polyphenol compounds that can inhibit iron uptake.”

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Similarly, “High doses of niacin are also sometimes used as a means to lower blood cholesterol.”

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