HUMAN NUTRITION

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Which vitamin helps the body absorb iron?
A
Vitamin B-10
B
Vitamin D
C
Vitamin C
D
Vitamin B-6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin C is the only dietary constituent other than animal tissue that has been shown to promote the absorption of nonheme iron in humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consuming iron and vitamin C together may be better than alone, increasing absorption of non-heme (plant) sources of iron. Iron is a vital nutrient that contributes to the correct functioning of the human body. It is found in red blood cells and transports oxygen throughout the body through the blood stream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ascorbic acid facilitates iron absorption by forming a chelate with ferric iron at acid pH that remains soluble at the alkaline pH of the duodenum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Broccoli. Grapefruit. Kiwi. Leafy greens. Melons. Oranges. Peppers. Strawberries. More items •04-Jan-2022

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