Mineral Interaction Wheel

Explore one mineral or vitamin at a time, or build your own supplement stack.

Wheel
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Minerals:Common (12)Full Spectrum (16)+ Vitamins (4)
Shade by severity (darker = stronger effect)

Tap a mineral or vitamin to see what helps it, and what gets in its way.

CalciumPhosphorusMagnesiumPotassiumSodiumIronZincCopperManganeseChromiumSeleniumIodineMinerals12 tracked
works well withmay interfere withmixed — depends on context

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Tap any mineral or vitamin on the wheel

Here's what you'll see once you do.

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It lights up its connections

Every mineral it interacts with highlights right on the wheel, color-coded so you can read the relationship at a glance.

works well together may interfere mixed — depends on context
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You get the full story on each connection

Not just "good" or "bad" — each one shows exactly how they interact (gut absorption, bone regulation, and so on), how strong the effect is, and how solid the evidence is.

Well establishedSome evidencePreliminary
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Learn what it actually does for you

Expand "Learn more" for what the mineral does in your body, what it's good for, where to get it naturally from food, and the signs you might not be getting enough.

Taking more than one supplement? Add each one to your stack to check them all against each other at once.

General reference only, not medical advice — relationships and reference ranges shown are simplified and individual needs vary. Check with a healthcare provider before combining supplements.

How to read the wheel

Minerals and vitamins don't work alone. Some help each other, some compete, and some do both depending on the situation.

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    Tap a mineral or vitamin

    Everything it interacts with lights up on the wheel. Tap another to switch, or tap the centre to clear.

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    Read the colours

    Green: works well withRust: may interfere withPurple: mixed, depends on context
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    Open the detail

    Each connection explains how the two interact, how strong the effect is, how solid the evidence is, and what to do about it.

Questions and answers

What is the mineral interaction wheel?

It's a visual map of how minerals and vitamins affect each other. Some pairs help each other's absorption or function, some compete, and some do both depending on the situation. Tap any nutrient to see its connections.

Which nutrients does it cover?

Twelve common minerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, selenium and iodine. Switch on Full Spectrum to add boron, molybdenum, sulfur and cobalt, and switch on Vitamins to add vitamins D, C, A and K.

Does 'may interfere' mean I shouldn't take two supplements together?

Not necessarily. Many interactions only matter at high supplement doses, and can often be managed by taking the two at different times. Each connection comes with a practical tip. If you take medication or have a health condition, check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

How reliable is the information?

Every interaction carries an evidence label: well established, some evidence, or preliminary. Preliminary means the research is early or mixed, so treat it as something to be aware of, not a firm rule. The wheel is a simplified general reference and is not medical advice.

Is it free?

Yes. The wheel and all the interaction information are free, and you can check up to two items against each other in My Stack. Premium, at £2.99 a month, checks your whole stack and turns it into a daily plan.

Is my stack saved, and do I need an account?

The free wheel needs no account, and your stack and notes stay in your browser on that device. Premium members have an account, and their stack and notes are saved to it so they follow them between devices.

Help us improve the wheel

This is an early version. Tell us what's confusing, what's missing, or anything you think is wrong.

General reference only, not medical advice. Relationships and reference ranges are simplified and individual needs vary. Check with a healthcare provider before combining supplements.