Does vitamin C counteract phytate's effect on iron absorption?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that adding vitamin C to meals appears to help reduce how much phytate interferes with iron absorption. The evidence we’ve reviewed so far includes 40 assertions that support this idea, with none that contradict it [1]. This means that when vitamin C is...
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June 8, 2026·Last updated June 8, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion