# @doctoranshikagupta on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJWgAe1y4pQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59828159-doctoranshikagupta-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-07T12:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Anshika Gupta (@doctoranshikagupta) — https://gondola.cc/doctoranshikagupta

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☕️ “Your post-meal chai might be stealing your iron!” 💔

Did you know? India’s beloved tea culture could be contributing to our nation’s iron deficiency crisis. The tannins in chai (especially when consumed within 1 hour of meals) can reduce iron absorption by up to 60-70%!

🇮🇳 With 50% of Indian women & children already iron-deficient (NFHS-5 data), this common habit makes matters worse.

🛑 When to drink chai for better iron absorption:

👩‍⚕️Wait 45-60 mins after meals

👩‍⚕️Add lemon to plant-based iron foods

👩‍⚕️Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C sources

💡 Pro tip: Schedule your blood tests if you experience fatigue, pale skin, or shortness of breath - common signs of deficiency!

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ironabsorption, wellnessjourney, nutritionfacts, chaiandhealth, healthawareness, eatrightindia, functionalmedicine, publichealthindia, irondeficiencyawareness, preventanemia, holistichealth, tanninsandiron, healthyindia, anemiafreeindia, nfhs5, teatimetruths, nutritionmatters

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