iron and caffiene

micheleladendorf
on 2/25/13 9:04 pm

hi, what is the contraindication between taking iron with caffeine? does it stop it from absorbing?

Huneypie
on 2/26/13 1:03 am - London, United Kingdom
DS on 07/24/12

It inhibits its absorption. "Polyphenols, natural compounds found in herbs and plants, majorly inhibit iron absorption in the body. Tea leaves, coffee leaves and cocoa beans are significant polyphenol-containing products that also contain caffeine."

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/427404-caffeines-effect-on -iron-absorption/#ixzz2M1duL0Xu

BTW caffeine also affects calcium absorption.

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micheleladendorf
on 2/26/13 9:30 am

interesting...thanks for the link...you are so sweet in this forum, no wonder your name is huney, lol

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on 2/26/13 12:41 pm - Albuquerque, NM
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