CellWell record HH-0781
Iron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytate
Hallberg L, Brune M, Rossander L
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 49(1):140-4 ยท 1989
In plain language
This classic human study found that adding vitamin C to a meal increased absorption of plant-based non-heme iron several-fold in a dose-dependent way.
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- Clinical trial
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- Human
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