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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?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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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

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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