Can iron tablets be eaten with milk?

Iron tablets should not be eaten with milk.

Milk is rich in protein, nearly 80% of protein is casein, casein will precipitate under acidic conditions, will neutralize the acidic environment. Iron tablets eaten need to be decomposed and absorbed by the acidic environment before they can be converted into iron ions that can be absorbed by the human body. Therefore, drinking milk will hinder the absorption of iron tablets. The two are not suitable for eating together. In addition, milk contains a large amount of unstable phosphate, phosphate and iron under acid conditions will form insoluble iron phosphate, hinder the body's absorption of iron. It is recommended to drink milk one to two hours after eating iron tablets.

In addition to iron tablets are not suitable for eating with milk, strong tea, coffee, foods rich in vitamin E and oxalic acid can not be eaten with iron tablets. Can eat foods rich in vitamin C, it is conducive to the absorption of iron tablets.