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What is Following is given with iron to increase its absorption - and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Citrus fruitso Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which increases intestinal absorption of iron.Factors affecting iron absorptionA. Decreasing absorption# By complexing (forming chelate) with irono Phytateso Milko Tetracyclineo Phosphateso EDTA # By opposing reduction of ferric form to ferrous form.o Pancreatic secretionso Antacidso AlkaliesB. Increasing absorption# By enhancing reduction of ferric form to ferrous form.o Ascorbic acido Citric acido HC1o Gastric secretion