What Happens if I Drink Tea After Dinner?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study reported in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, tannins in tea can reduce non-heme iron absorption by up to 94%. This is just one of the many effects, both positive and negative, of drinking tea after dinner that you should be aware of.