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Does Tea Affect Strontium?
May affect absorption or how you feel
The short answer
Oxalates in tea bind divalent cations including strontium, significantly reducing its absorption for bone health benefits.
How to arrange timing
Take strontium at least 2 hours apart from tea.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com 2024
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.