Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Can I drink tea during my period?Doctor's answer:
Hello, women during their menstrual period face significant blood loss, and at the same time, the essential element iron, which is crucial for synthesizing hemoglobin in the human body, is also lost along with the blood. Because tea contains a high amount of tannic acid, it can combine with iron molecules in food, forming a large amount of precipitates that hinder the absorption of iron molecules by the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, it is recommended that women increase their intake of iron-rich foods during this time, such as black fungus and pork liver, to avoid iron deficiency anemia, and temporarily avoid drinking tea.