Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-heme iron, so if you are a vegan, using lemon juice on a salad containing spinach and be beneficial for iron status
Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-heme iron, so if you are a vegan, using lemon juice on a salad containing spinach and be beneficial for iron status.
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Foods high in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, melons, potatoes, tomatoes and strawberries improve the absorption of non-heme iron. As with heme iron, foods high in vitamin C must be eaten at the same time as foods high in non-heme iron to increase its absorption.
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