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Absorption of Iron is increased by?

A
Tea
B
Coffee
C
Vitamin C
D
EDTA
High-Yield Explanation
ANSWER: (C) Vitamin CREF: Harper 28th edition page 463"Inorganic iron is absorbed in Fe2+ state (reduced state). Hence reducing agents promote absorption of Iron. Most important among these are: Vitamin C, Alcohol and Fructose. Absorption of Iron is impaired by Calcium (in milk 8t milk products)"

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