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Can i drink green tea if i have iron anemia ?

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Not with the Fe tabs: All teas may contain tannins that bind food iron. Space iron supplements 2 hours from tea consumption.

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Answered 4/30/2013

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Green tea: Green tea is used in patients with iron excess or hemochromatosis. If you have iron deficiency, i would not use it excessively but perhaps once or twice a week as it is good for the gastrointestinal system and digestion.

Answered 11/18/2012

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