Which of the following vitamin increases the absorption of iron?
Correct Answer: Vitamin C
Description: iron absorption - Increase iron absorption Decrease iron absorption Vitamin C Cysteine In iron deficiency anemia iron absorption increase by 2-10 times Small peptides and amino acid Phytate (found in cereals) oxalate (found in leafy vegetable) diet with high phosphate content malabsorption syndromes such as steatorrhea In patients with paial or total surgical removal of stomach and/or intestine Vitamin C and Cysteine conve ferric iron to ferrous iron. Ferrous iron is soluble and easily absorbed.
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