What Is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura? Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body's organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. As a result, serious health problems can develop.
If you are taking iron, the following foods should be avoided, or only taken in very small amounts, for at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take iron: 1  Cheese and yogurt. 2  Eggs. 3  Milk. Spinach.  Tea or 1  coffee. Whole-grain breads and cereals and  bran.
and fish. Heme iron is easier for your body to absorb. â¢ Non-heme iron is found in plant foods such as dark green vegetables and whole grains. Also, some foods are fortified with this type of iron during food processing. Iron Tips for Getting More Iron â¢ Avoid coffee and tea for 1 hour after eating. These drinks contain tannic acid, which blocks iron absorption. â¢ Cook foods in an iron skillet. â¢ Eat iron-enriched rice. Donât rinse it before cooking. â¢ If you take both iron supplements and calcium supplements, do not take them at the same time. By taking them a few hours apart, your body will absorb more of both. â¢ To help your body use non-heme iron, have a food rich in vitamin C at the same time. (Vitamin C helps your body absorb non-heme iron.) For example, top iron-enriched cereal with berries. â¢ Add a food with heme iron to meals that include non-heme iron. (This helps your body absorb the non-heme iron.) For example, add lean beef or