1 interaction related to peppermint
Peppermint tea is rich in plant polyphenols and tannins (including rosmarinic acid) that bind non-heme iron in the gut, forming insoluble complexes the body cannot absorb. Human studies show peppermint tea substantially reduces non-heme iron absorption from a meal, placing it among the stronger natural inhibitors. Heme iron from meat, poultry, and fish is not affected.
