Tag: dietary interactions

Bar chart showing reduction in non-heme iron absorption from black tea, peppermint, cocoa, and chamomile beverages
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How Coffee and Tea Reduce Iron Absorption: A Mechanism Explained

Polyphenols in coffee and tea bind non-heme iron in the gut, reducing absorption by 50 to 90%. Vitamin C counteracts…

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