Question
Which vitamin enhances iron absorption in the
body?Solution
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) enhances the absorption of non-heme iron (the type of iron found in plant-based foods) by converting it into a more absorbable ferrous (Fe²āŗ) form in the intestines. It also helps prevent the formation of insoluble and non-absorbable iron compounds.
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