Tea Can Inhibit Iron Absorption - New Resource on RateTea.net

Dec. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Tea has been known for some time to inhibit the absorption of iron in the diet.  Tea only has this effect for non-heme iron, the type of iron found in plant and dairy sources.  Heme iron, found in meats and seafood, is not effected.by tea.  This effect is caused by the same chemicals, polyphenols, which act as antioxidants and are often credited with being responsible for the health benefits of tea.

Science-based and up-to-date:

RateTea.net has released a new resource on the topic of tea and iron absorption, which includes a survey and summary of the scientific literature on tea and iron absorption.  The page on RateTea.net cites and summarizes numerous studies and scientific reviews, all recently published, from 1999 to more recent works.

Minimizing risk:

The page gives specific advice on how to minimize the risk of iron deficiency for at-risk groups, such as by drinking tea between meals rather than with meals, and consuming foods rich in vitamin C, or meats and seafood, which are known to enhance iron absorption.

Herbal teas vs. Tea on Iron Absorption:

This new page also compares the effect of herbal teas on iron absorption to the effect of tea, which includes green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong, and Pu-erh, all beverages made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.

Visit this new resource on RateTea.net:

http://ratetea.net/topic/tea-and-iron-absorption/58/

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