Can I take green tea extract and iron together?

You should not take green tea extract and iron together. Green tea contains a compound that binds to iron. When consumed together, green tea extract loses its antioxidant potential, and iron absorption is severely reduced [1].

To avoid this, consider taking green tea supplements two hours before or after eating iron-rich foods like meat, poultry, shellfish, beans, tofu, and fortified breakfast cereals.