Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking
OPEN Clinical case reports | 11 Nov 2016
FS Fan
Abstract
Tea interferes with iron absorption and can lead to iron deficiency anemia when consumed in large quantities. The rechallenge effect of green tea on anemia in a middle-aged man emphasizes the potential causal role of this beverage. Lifestyle and dietary habits are important diagnostic considerations in diseases of this type.
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- Iron, Death, Human iron metabolism, Transferrin, Hemoglobin, Iron deficiency anemia
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