Vitamin C with Iron
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Time to effect
Immediate effect on absorption
Effort level
low
Category
Natural
Typical approach
Supplement / herb
How it works
Vitamin C reduces ferric iron to the more absorbable ferrous form and forms a soluble chelate with iron that resists inhibition by phytates and polyphenols.
Take 100-200mg vitamin C at the same time as iron supplement or iron-rich meal. Fruit juice or fresh fruit also works.
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