http://www.healthyfellow.com/290/mint-tea-warning/
I only had time to read the first bit but this isnt totally against spearmint tea at all. But if you have time to read and find anything useful let me know
Finally, a rather potent mineral “blocking” effect has been reported in studies conducted on mint tea. Most, but not all, of the trials have found that peppermint and spearmint teas inhibit the absorption of dietary minerals such as iron. (13,14,15) This could actually be either a good thing or an unwanted consequence. For those who need extra iron, it’s obviously a harmful interaction. But most men and post menopausal women do not need additional iron and in fact, reducing iron levels may be advantageous. (16,17,18)
That above affects me too, ive been having mint tea daily and my iron levels are the lowest ive had them tested ever.
I only had time to read the first bit but this isnt totally against spearmint tea at all. But if you have time to read and find anything useful let me know
Finally, a rather potent mineral “blocking” effect has been reported in studies conducted on mint tea. Most, but not all, of the trials have found that peppermint and spearmint teas inhibit the absorption of dietary minerals such as iron. (13,14,15) This could actually be either a good thing or an unwanted consequence. For those who need extra iron, it’s obviously a harmful interaction. But most men and post menopausal women do not need additional iron and in fact, reducing iron levels may be advantageous. (16,17,18)
That above affects me too, ive been having mint tea daily and my iron levels are the lowest ive had them tested ever.