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Iron Absorption and drinking tea or milk

Went to give blood again yesterday. My iron level was 12.4, not high enough to give blood. I take a multi-vitamin with iron and eat plenty of red meat. The nurse said drinking tea and milk prevents the iron from being absorbed. She said to place my hand under my arm to warm it up. So she took another sample and my level went up to 13.5. I was able to give. Smiley Happy Smiley Happy Smiley Happy Who knew!!! Glad I can give blood and help others out!!! Smiley HappySmiley Happy