Does tea chelate iron?

Islander · 02-18-10

I recently read a fairly reliable source that claimed that tea chelates iron. I drink at least 2 cups of tea a day...but between meals, not with food. Is tea interfering with my body's absorption of iron?

DizzyIzzy · 02-18-10

It certainly does, I'm afraid! Can't remember how exactly, but anybody with issues around iron absorption should cut down on the tea and up the vitamin C. Two cups isn't so bad, but if you're struggling with it maybe switch to a herbal tea for a few weeks?

Islander · 02-18-10

Thanks. No, I have adequate iron and I want my green tea. And I take 6 grams of C so I should be all right. Just checking.

Maurya · 02-19-10

Just wondering, at our age why do we want to be absorbing more iron? Sorry if I have misunderstood in the first place.

Islander · 02-19-10

I brought it up because occasionally when I go to donate blood, mine is borderline low. When I read about the tea connection, it prompted the question.

Reesacat · 02-19-10

I get desiccated beef liver pills from Swansons to help my husband with chemo anemia (also eat beets, venison, eggs, cook in cast iron skillets).
They use beef from Argentina-not organic but supposedly grass-fed.
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/SW1198/ItemDetail?n=0

Islander · 02-19-10

I occasionally eat liver, I consume lots of dark greenies, and just to be safe, I have a dollop of blackstrap moleasses occasionally, and that seems to do it for me...but I increased my intake of green tea lately and thought I should check on the accuracy of that statement.

Reesacat · 02-19-10

FORGOT about the blackstrap molasses-thank you!
Hubby likes it on toast

DizzyIzzy · 02-20-10

Don't forget that most magical of superfoods, (dark) chocolate...

MissHealthy · 03-15-10

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How you all doing??I am new to the forums and this post was most interesting form all i have since read. I got lot more information.

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02-18-10	#1
Islander Administrator Join Date: 16th September 2007 Location: Maine, USA. As we go, so goes the nation. Posts: 4,188	Does tea chelate iron? I recently read a fairly reliable source that claimed that tea chelates iron. I drink at least 2 cups of tea a day...but between meals, not with food. Is tea interfering with my body's absorption of iron?

02-18-10	#2
DizzyIzzy Veteran Member Join Date: 29th October 2008 Location: Aotearoa - Land of erm... sheep and clouds Posts: 1,068	Re: Does tea chelate iron? It certainly does, I'm afraid! Can't remember how exactly, but anybody with issues around iron absorption should cut down on the tea and up the vitamin C. Two cups isn't so bad, but if you're struggling with it maybe switch to a herbal tea for a few weeks? __________________ http://colostrumforme.blogspot.com

02-18-10	#3
Islander Administrator Join Date: 16th September 2007 Location: Maine, USA. As we go, so goes the nation. Posts: 4,188	Re: Does tea chelate iron? Thanks. No, I have adequate iron and I want my green tea. And I take 6 grams of C so I should be all right. Just checking.

02-19-10	#4
Maurya Veteran Member Join Date: 29th August 2009 Location: Pennsylvania USA, in body - Virgin Islands, in mind Posts: 441	Re: Does tea chelate iron? Just wondering, at our age why do we want to be absorbing more iron? Sorry if I have misunderstood in the first place.

02-19-10	#5
Islander Administrator Join Date: 16th September 2007 Location: Maine, USA. As we go, so goes the nation. Posts: 4,188	Re: Does tea chelate iron? I brought it up because occasionally when I go to donate blood, mine is borderline low. When I read about the tea connection, it prompted the question.

02-19-10	#6
Reesacat Moderator Join Date: 24th September 2007 Posts: 1,635	Re: Does tea chelate iron? I get desiccated beef liver pills from Swansons to help my husband with chemo anemia (also eat beets, venison, eggs, cook in cast iron skillets). They use beef from Argentina-not organic but supposedly grass-fed. http://www.swansonvitamins.com/SW1198/ItemDetail?n=0

02-19-10	#7
Islander Administrator Join Date: 16th September 2007 Location: Maine, USA. As we go, so goes the nation. Posts: 4,188	Re: Does tea chelate iron? I occasionally eat liver, I consume lots of dark greenies, and just to be safe, I have a dollop of blackstrap moleasses occasionally, and that seems to do it for me...but I increased my intake of green tea lately and thought I should check on the accuracy of that statement.

02-19-10	#8
Reesacat Moderator Join Date: 24th September 2007 Posts: 1,635	Re: Does tea chelate iron? FORGOT about the blackstrap molasses-thank you! Hubby likes it on toast

02-20-10	#9
DizzyIzzy Veteran Member Join Date: 29th October 2008 Location: Aotearoa - Land of erm... sheep and clouds Posts: 1,068	Re: Does tea chelate iron? Don't forget that most magical of superfoods, (dark) chocolate... __________________ http://colostrumforme.blogspot.com

03-15-10	#10
MissHealthy Member Join Date: 12th March 2010 Posts: 53	Re: Does tea chelate iron? hi guys! How you all doing??I am new to the forums and this post was most interesting form all i have since read. I got lot more information. I am glad i joined the forums

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