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Battling Anemia? Why Avoiding Tea Helps Retain Precious Iron

Battling Anemia? Why Avoiding Tea Helps Retain Precious Iron

If you're managing anemia and sticking closely to your doctor's treatment plan, that lingering fatigue from low iron levels can still drain you. One sustainable way to support your body is by helping it hold onto the iron it recovers.

A simple precaution you might overlook:

To Preserve Your Iron, Skip the Tea

This is the first step to take. Tea naturally promotes iron elimination from your body.

Battling Anemia? Why Avoiding Tea Helps Retain Precious Iron

Opt for chamomile or verbena infusions instead.

If herbal teas aren't your preference, coffee works better—caffeine affects iron less than theine—but time it well away from meals.

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