Zinc and calcium are best not taken together, and are more effective when taken separately.
Because zinc and calcium are more important to the body, the principle of absorption of the two is similar, both need carriers for active absorption, the two transit carriers are the same, supplementing these two elements at the same time will make the two compete with each other, mutual constraints, resulting in calcium and zinc absorption and utilization of the effect is not good. Therefore, zinc and calcium should not be taken together.
Zinc and calcium are recommended to be taken separately to ensure better absorption of both. You can choose to take them about 2 hours apart, or you can take zinc supplements during the day and calcium supplements at night.
Calcium and zinc supplements need to be taken under a doctor’s supervision, following the doctor’s instructions, and avoiding taking them blindly on your own.