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What foods to avoid with anemia?

I was diagnosed with anemia. What foods to avoid with anemia?

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DoctorHematologist
It depends on what type of anemia you were diagnosed with, as well as the underlying cause behind the anemia. If you were diagnosed with iron deficiency, anemia, try to avoid tannins (tea, coffee) and calcium (milk, cheese) when eating iron-rich meals as these foods can reduce iron absorption.