Sleeping after lunch is a natural part of our metabolism and therefore can occur frequently. To escape yawns and the urge to take a nap, we often turn to a cup of coffee.
However, drinking can interfere with the body’s absorption of iron. So what should give us more energy would actually decrease our strength and energy potential.
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This is because coffee contains polyphenols, such as tannins, substances found in plants that can bind to iron and inhibit its absorption in the intestine.
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