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I have been taking Elevit for almost a year now but have only recently read that tannin in tea hinders the absorption of iron. I like a cup of tea in the morning so does anyone know how long I should wait before I should have my tea after taking Elevit?
Not too sure about that, but I know that Vitimin C 500, once a day will help iron absorption. My iron levels have gone from 117 to 129 just in a few weeks of taking Vit C on top of elevit.
I don't know about that you know hmm ... I take elevit and i have a cup of tea but not till mid morning when I sneak a biscuit too (shhshh). Ihave my elevit with my b'fast which is a few hours earlier so no cross over there I reckon. Although, I've not thought about what I eat/drink when I take elevit but in saying that I've had two fantastic pgs (thankfully) so there hasn't been a need for me to.
hope I was helpful and don't worry ... as my ob says have what you want when you want it just in moderation :)
Thanks EllyBoo and ej. I think I will give the Vit C a go as it sounds like it has helped and I may wait a couple of hours between taking Elevit and my cuppa just to make sure.
No worries! Make sure you dont go over 500 with the vit c, I was told by the Pharmacy that this amount was safe on top of elevit, but just check with your ob for your own piece of mind. Good luck.