The micronutrient, helping to increase the absorption of iron from the diet
Dietary composition affects the biologic availability and use of nutrients. For example, the absorption of iron may be impaired by large amounts of calcium or lead; likewise, non-heme iron uptake may be impaired by a lack of ascorbic acid and amino acids in the meal.Ref: Harrison&;s Principles of Internal Medicine; 19th edition; Chapter 95e; Nutrient Requirements and Dietary Assessment
Folic acid
Ascorbic acid
Nicotinic acid
Pantothenic acid
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