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Estimation of nonheme-iron bioavailability from meal composition

M B Reddy1, R F Hurrell, J D Cook

  • 1Department of Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, USA. mbreddy@iastate.edu

Summary

Dietary factors like animal tissue, phytic acid, and ascorbic acid significantly influence nonheme-iron absorption. A predictive equation was developed to estimate iron bioavailability from complex meals.

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