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More On Iron Bioavailability: Fibre and Binding Inhibitors

The non-haem iron in plants is poorly absorbed in humans. This relates partly to the iron being in the insoluble Fe3+ form of the mineral, a form that is used by plants for storage purposes. In addition, the iron in … Continue reading

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