Factors That Enhance Non-Heme Iron Absorption

Question 1

Factors that Enhance Non-Heme Iron Absorption

Answer 1

1. MFP Factor
   
   • -factor that promoted the absorption of non-heme iron from other foods eaten at same meal
2. Ascorbic Acid
3. Citric acid
4. Lactic acid from foods
5. Hydrochloric acid in stomach
6. Sugars

Question 2

Factors that Inhibit Iron Absorption:

Answer 2

1. Phylates and fibers (grain and vegetables)
2. Oxalates (spinach)
3. Calcium and phosphorus (milk)
4. EDTA (food additives)
5. Tannic acid ( tea and coffee)

Question 3

First indicator that iron stores is already depressed

Answer 3

Decreased SERUM FERRITIN