What can help absorption of iron in anaemia?
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Correct answer: Vitamin C
Vitamin C improves absorption of non-haem iron from plant foods by helping keep iron in a more soluble form. Lemon, amla, guava, and citrus fruits can accompany iron-rich meals. Tea and coffee contain polyphenols that may inhibit absorption, while phytates in bran and some grains can also reduce bioavailability.
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C improves absorption of non-haem iron from plant foods by helping keep iron in a more soluble form. Lemon, amla, guava, and citrus fruits can accompany iron-rich meals. Tea and coffee contain polyphenols that may inhibit absorption, while phytates in bran and some grains can also reduce bioavailability.
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This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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