Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking.
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.
Section of Hematology and Oncology Department of Medicine Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital Chang-Hua County Taiwan.
Frank S
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Fan
Green tea; iron deficiency anemia