Health1NewsAre tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol giving you dangerous levels of iron?
A new review finds that what you eat and drink, including tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol, can affect how much iron your body absorbs, which matters if you have iron overload.
We're used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron. But having too much in the body can also cause serious health problems.
A scoping review of 40 studies found that certain foods and drinks can influence how much iron the body absorbs, which could complement medical treatment for iron overload.
A small clinical trial of 18 people found that drinking black tea with every meal reduced iron absorption by about one-third in those with hereditary haemochromatosis, the researchers noted.
The findings suggest diet may help manage iron levels alongside standard treatments like venesection, though experts say its usefulness depends on the cause of the overload.
The review found that drinking black tea with every meal reduced iron absorption by about a third in people with hereditary haemochromatosis, so ask your GP if dietary changes could help.
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