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Possible Interaction: Phytate and Vitamin C

supplement:

Phytate

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Vitamin C

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

“The marked inhibition of Fe absorption by phytates and the significant counteracting effect of ascorbic acid have wide nutritional implications.”
Iron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytate.
The American journal of clinical nutrition  •  1989  |  View Paper
“It is suggested that ascorbic acid promotes iron absorption from the diet by reducing the negative effect on iron absorption of certain ligands such as phytates and tannins present in the diet.”
Effect of ascorbic acid on iron absorption from different types of meals. Studies with ascorbic-acid-rich foods and synthetic ascorbic acid given in different amounts with different meals.
Human nutrition. Applied nutrition  •  1986  |  View Paper