Alice has iron deficiency anemia. She takes iron supplements as instructed by a doctor, but the symptoms of her disease persist. After talking to her doctor, she discovers that a certain substance she drinks frequently is stopping her iron supplements from being effective. Which of the following is most likely the drink affecting her iron absorbance?
A. Tea
B. Milk
C. Wine
D. Coffee
Answer: A
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