List 3 factors that can increase iron absorption.

What will be an ideal response?


Factors That Increase Absorption

High body demand for red blood cells (blood loss, high altitude, physical training, pregnancy, anemia)

Low body stores of iron

Heme iron in food

Meat protein factor (MPF)

Vitamin C intake

Gastric acidity

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