⚽ Something that came up in today’s presentation…

I was talking to a group of female footballers about iron, fatigue and energy levels.

When I mentioned that coffee and tea can reduce iron absorption, there were quite a few surprised faces 😳

One player said she’d been taking her iron tablet every morning with her coffee.

The problem?

Coffee and tea contain compounds that can significantly reduce how much iron your body absorbs.

So if you or your child is taking an iron supplement, try to:

✅ Have it away from coffee, calcium (milk) and tea

✅ Take it with a source of vitamin C (fruit, juice, berries, citrus etc.)

It’s one of those small details that can make a big difference.

Out of curiosity…

🙋‍♀️ Had anyone ever told you this before?

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⚽ Something that came up in today’s presentation…

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