3081: Do Coffee and Caffeine Inhibit Iron Absorption? by Mary Jane Brown with Healthline
Mary Jane Brown explores how your coffee habit might quietly sabotage iron absorption, particularly from plant-based sources
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 3081:
Mary Jane Brown explores how your coffee habit might quietly sabotage iron absorption, particularly from plant-based sources. Discover the science behind caffeine’s impact and learn how adjusting when you drink your favorite brew could make a significant difference in maintaining healthy iron levels.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coffee-caffeine-iron-absorption
Quotes to ponder:
"Drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages with meals can significantly reduce iron absorption."
"One study found that a cup of coffee reduced iron absorption from a hamburger meal by 39%."
"The reduction in iron absorption appears to depend on the amount of coffee or tea consumed and when it is consumed."
Episode references:
Iron Disorders Institute: https://irondisorders.org/iron-deficiency-anemia/
National Institutes of Health - Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Iron absorption in humans: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/30/7/937/4650424
Mayo Clinic - Iron deficiency anemia: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034
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