Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it better to drink tea/coffee right after a meal or couple of hours later? can drinking tea/coffee immediately after food restrict iron absorption?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Either is fine: If you are on a reasonable diet wih available iron, bonded by Phytates in tea is not gong to be a real problem.
Answered 5/31/2016
1.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Whenever i drink tea mixed with milk i feel a bit acidic after sometime, whereas black tea or coffee without milk has no problems. What's wrong?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
People who have kidney stones or are prone to it should not drink coffee or regular tea. Why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I about to go to Wal Mart can I atleast drink decaf tea with my food .i got lpr I can't drink water with my meals.also is decaf coffee folgers ok?
I read drinking coffee 1 hr b4 a meal doesnt hinder iron absorptionbut drinking it during or 1 hr after does (NIH). How long should I wait b4 drinking?
A nurse told me that drinking iced tea blocks my iron absorption. How is this true if it is?
I had zoom done.Want to keep white:no coffee, tea, red wine. Chiccory in coffee substitute? Chocolate? Other stain causes avoid? Please tell every food/drink to avoid. Am looking for a caffine substitute now of course! lol. Chiccory ingredient just as bad
When to take my iron food if I want to drink coffee in consideration of its tannins ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
