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Can Chromium and Grape Seed Extract be taken at the same time?

Find out if chromium and grape seed extract can be taken at the same time, or if they are best taken separately.

Chromium with grape seed extract

Short answer: Useful in the same plan

While not found to provide additional benefits when taken at the exact same time, research has shown that chromium pairs well with grape seed extract.

Also taken with grape seed extract, for cholesterol levels

Chromium has been tested together with grape seed extract, and one study reported that over the course of a two-month period, combined supplementation of chromium and grape seed extract was associated with much lower LDL cholesterol levels than when the supplements were taken individually.

Also taken with chromium

Also, a study of 40 people with high cholesterol levels reported lower total and LDL cholesterol when grape seed extract was taken together with chromium for two months, compared with the placebo group and the group that took grape seed extract alone.

Timing is everything

Many supplements are dependent on being taken at the right time, or with the right meal, for proper absorption. For example, fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D should be taken together with a high-fat meal. Stimulating supplements, such as rhodiola or ginseng, should avoid being taken too late in the day.

The perfect match

Some supplements are known to complement each other when taken together, either because one helps the other to be absorbed, or because their effects compliment each other. Well known combos include vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and magnesium, or quercetin and bromelain, but there are many others.

Incompatibilities

Likewise, some supplements can compete for absorption or react negatively if taken together. For example, calcium and magnesium compete for absorption, so they are best taken several hours apart, and fiber-heavy supplements such as psyllium husk should be taken by themselves, separate from all other supplements.

Potential additions

The Vitamin Plan will automatically detect if there is a recurring theme in the supplements that you are taking, and suggest a focused addition or two for that theme. For example, if your plan seems to be mostly centered around joint health, it may suggest adding glucosamine or collagen if you didn’t add them yet.

Remember

A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle always come first, and supplements are meant to be just that: supplementary. While every effort has been made to ensure that the data on this page is accurate, said accuracy can never be guaranteed. The information provided is not medical advice, it is not intended to cover all possible interactions or adverse effects, and neither is it a substitute for the expertise of professional healthcare practitioners. You are always encouraged to do your own research, and to consult with your trusted doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements.

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