 | Nutrition 325 Nutrition I am concerned that drinking a cup of coffee in the morning will slow my body from absorbing the iron. If I drink a cup of coffee at 8:30 a.m., is it relatively safe to take my iron pill around 10:30 a.m.? Or should I stop drinking any coffee? I am concerned that drinking a cup of coffee in the morning will slow my body from absorbing the iron. If I drink a cup of coffee at 8:30 a.m., is it relatively safe to take my iron pill around 10:30 a.m.? Or should I stop drinking any coffee? htmASKTHEDOCironabsorptioncaffeine Yes, coffee and many other drinks and foods can interfere with your body absorbing iron. But it does not seem to be the caffeine that is the problem. It is related to another ingredient in coffee called phenolic acid. Drinking coffee and taking iron at the same time can decrease how much iron you absorb by as much as 40%. 1442565 InteliHealth 2012-06-06 t Howard LeWine, M.D. 2015-06-06
| | Ask The Expert |  | | | | | | | | | Archive By Date: Nutrition | Page 1 of 6 | | Answered questions from the past 2 years: | | I just found out that I have a low red blood cell count. This is the first time in my life I have had this problem. I thought I was healthy. What might be causing my anemia? | There seem to be many products to help with constipation. But are there any remedies for loose, poorly formed stools? I tried eating more fiber, but that hasnt helped. | Which is healthier: eating little bits throughout the day or eating three meals a day? | Is it true that the so called Mediterranean diet can make my brain healthier? | I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My main symptoms are bloating, gas and diarrhea. What dietary advice can you offer? | Ive been on antacids for 2 years. I have a lot of gas and my stools are not properly formed. Whats happening? | I recently needed a colostomy. I have a lot of gas and the output is very watery. Would changing my diet help? Any other suggestions? | My husband is on the border of being pre-diabetic. What kind of food should we be eating? We were told to avoid refined starch ¬ but we do enjoy pasta and breads. Which are the best ones? | I have diabetes, and am looking to control my carb intake. I want to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. But how do I know if I am over doing it and getting too many carb calories? | Im overweight and have a problem with binge eating, although I never purge. I see a nutritionist and started an exercise program, but is there any medicine that can help? |
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