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Absorption of dietary iron is increased by eating iron-rich foods with vitamin C foods (citrus fruits) and lactic acid (sauerkraut and yogurt). Cooking food in cast-iron pots can also add to their iron content.
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How can you increase your absorption of dietary magnesium?
Vitamin A increases the absorption of magnesium.
What does dietary fat in the intestines does to cholesterol absorption?
Increase it
What dietary factors decrease the absorption of iron in a meal?
There are several dietary factors that can potentially decrease the absorption of iron in a meal. For instance, foods that contain calcium, such as dairy products, milk, cheese, etc. will interfere with the absorption of iron into the bloodstream.
Is it true that because the absorption of dietary iron varies greatly the RDA for iron is not adequate for most people?
False
Does fiber increase the absorption of both calcium and iron?
yes
What is the best drink to increase nonheme iron?
According to the National Institute of Health, orange juice increases the absorption of non-heme iron. Eataing Vitamin C-rich foods will aslo help increase the absorption of iron.
What drink is best to increase absorption of nonheme iron?
Nonheme iron is plant-sourced iron, as opposed to animal-sourced iron. Acidic foods and foods rich in vitamin C greatly increase the absorption, so lemonade or orange juice would be great for this purpose.
What would be the minimum amount of dietary iron known to impair zinc absorption in an individual with a zinc intake of 15 mg?
30 mg
How do saturated dietary fibers reduce the risk of heart diseases?
The dietary fibres increase the amount of bowel. So the foods cannot stay on the intestine for longer period, the absorption of unsaturated fat reduce by.
When you contain calcium from a dietary supplement you can reduce the absorption of?
no
Which organ is the site of dietary vitamin D absorption?
kidney
Does caffeine affect iron absorption?
No, caffeine directly affect the absorption of iron. It is the polyphenol compounds in coffee and tea that negatively affect iron absorption. Drinks containing polyphenol compounds should be avoided at least an hour prior to, and and hour after taking iron supplements or eating foods that contain iron to ensure they do not interfere with iron absorption.
