Chili, but not turmeric, inhibits iron absorption in young women from an iron-fortified composite meal

Chili, but not turmeric, inhibits iron absorption in young women from an iron-fortified composite meal

Chili and turmeric are common spices in indigenous diets in tropical regions. Being rich in phenolic compounds, they would be expected to bind iron (Fe)3 in the intestine and inhibit Fe absorption in humans. Three experiments were conducted in healthy young women (n = 10/study) to assess the effect...

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Main Authors: Siriporn Tuntipopipat, Kunchit Judprasong, Christophe Zeder, Emorn Wasantwisut, Pattanee Winichagoon, Somsri Charoenkiatkul, Richard Hurrell, Thomas Walczyk
Other Authors: Mahidol University
Format: Article
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Medicine
Nursing
Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23438
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Institution: Mahidol University

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