My doctor is telling me vitamin D or Too much milk can block my iron absorption. (I am anemic) - does anyone know much about this and what else blocks iron absorption?
What food blocks iron absorption?
Much to my great surprise vitamin D apparently does indeed block the absorption of iron. You can find further information in a web search for vitamin d + iron absorption. Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron so a lack of vitamin C would block the absorption of iron as you need vitamin C to absorb iron. A good vitamin C intake might perhaps help to minimise the iron losses due to vitamin D. You can find further information in a web search for vitamin c + iron absorption. Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium but unfortunately it hinders the absorption of iron.
