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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2018
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