Iron absorption is increased by:
d. Ascorbic acid(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2323-2325, Ghai 8/e p 334-335)Iron Absorption* Site of iron absorption: duodenum and upper jejunum; Ferrous form (Fe2+) of iron is absorbedQ* Transport of (Fe2+) into enterocyte occurs via DMT1Q Increased byDecreased by* Acids e.g. ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)Q* Amino acid containing SH-group* Alkalies* Phosphates and PhytatesQ* Tetracycline* Presence of other food in stomach
Phytates
Tannates
Plant food
Ascorbic acid
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