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Does Tea Make You Anaemic?
I was told that drinking too much tea would cause a drop in haemoglobin. Is it true?

Answer 

 Yes, it is true that drinking a lot of tea can cause a drop in haemoglobin.  The tannins in tea are the culprits - these are naturally occurring polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) that can give tea an astringent taste if it is brewed too long.

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