Iron and Calcium

Amanda K.
on 9/23/08 12:22 am - Leesburg, VA

I've tried doing some research on the web, but get so bogged down. Can someone give me the quick and dirty about Calcium absorption and Iron absorption. Specifically, I'm trying to work it out so that my morning cup of Java doesn't negate the pills I take with it.

Looking for caffiene effects on these two wonder vitamins...

Amanda

Tam
on 9/23/08 12:27 am - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Good AM Amanda. I am not sure on the low down so to speak but I have been told not to take my iron and calcium within three hours of each other and not to take my iron with iced tea. This has been info given to me by several different doctors and health professionals. Hope this helps!

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Lauren B
on 9/23/08 9:24 am - VA

RNY on 12/10/07

Personally, I take my calcium in two dosages (530am & before bed) and the iron at 10am, that way I have the two spread out. I can't remember what they said about caffeine affecting the absorption.

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mommy_to_two
on 9/24/08 1:32 am - Dumfries, VA

RNY on 06/10/08 with

I have not heard anything about coffee affecting absorbtion, but the tannins in ice tea affect the absorbtion of iron. I take my calcium in the morning and afternoon, and take the iron right before bed. Hope this helps.

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