Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

a. The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form
b. The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form
c. The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C
d. The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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