India, Dec. 2 -- Matcha has been all over the internet, quickly gaining a reputation as a health-boosting drink thanks to influencers praising its antioxidant benefits. But recently, it has come under scrutiny after some people reported developing iron deficiency linked to overconsumption. If you're someone who loves your daily matcha, you don't necessarily need to give it up - instead, a few simple strategies can help minimise its impact on iron levels.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and health content creator from Florida, specialising in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition, is setting the record straight about matcha and its much-debated impact on iron absorption. In an Instagram video shared on December 2, the gastroente...