Iron tablets should never be given along with:-
Correct Answer: Milk
Description: Milk contains calcium which Inhibits absorption of Iron by binding to Intestinal DMT-2 (Divalent Metal transpoer-2). Hence, iron tablets should never be taken with milk. Components impeding/ inhibiting iron absorption are: Phytates Tannates Oxalates Calcium Tetracycline. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a facilitator of iron absorption. Diseases like celiac disease, tropical sprue interferes with iron absorption.
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