Alice has iron deficiency anemia. She takes iron supplements as instructed by a doctor, but the symptoms of her disease persist. After talking to her doctor, she discovers that a certain substance she drinks frequently is stopping her iron supplements from being effective. Which of the following is most likely the drink affecting her iron absorbance?

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Tea contains tannins, which are known to inhibit iron absorption in the body. Drinking tea with meals or shortly after taking iron supplements may decrease the amount of iron that the body can absorb. Milk, coffee, and wine do not have this inhibitory effect on iron absorption.

Alice Has Iron Deficiency Anemia