Reply To: Nutrient interference after coffee

[Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, LDN]

Hey! Yes, the tannins in coffee and tea can both interfere with nutrient absorption so it’s not the actual caffeine that is causing the interference (we discuss this more in some of the notes here on beverages and tea). It’s best to drink it 1-2 hours between meals, so either 1-2 hours before breakfast or 1-2 hrs after breakfast! It’s not blocking nutrient absorption entirely, although I don’t think we have the science on exactly the percentage I am sure there is “speculation”.