Find out if kelp and selenium can be taken at the same time, or if they are best taken separately.
Kelp with selenium
Short answer: Often paired on purpose
Kelp and selenium are listed as combining well. They can share a time slot unless another rule on your plan splits them.
Kelp with selenium, taken together, for thyroid function
Kelp is an iodine source, and iodine is what your thyroid gland builds its hormones from, while selenium supplies the enzymes that convert those hormones into their active form.
Selenium with kelp or iodine supplements, taken together, for thyroid function
Selenium is part of the deiodinase enzymes that turn thyroid hormone into the form your body uses, and iodine is the element those hormones are built from. Selenium also belongs to glutathione peroxidase, which protects the thyroid gland from the oxidative stress of making hormones, so the pair covers production and conversion in one routine.
Sea moss and Kelp's high iodine content also make them a contender for companions to selenium, although bear in mind that you should only ever really have one source of iodine (if any) at a given time.
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.
