Does addition of coffee in milk affect the absorption of calcium?
Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
Q: If we add coffee or chocolate or any other similar product to milk, will it affect the absorption of calcium in the body?
A:Calcium comes in various forms such as carbonate, chloride etc. Its absorption is not altered by coffee or chocolate etc.