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4.
Can Fruit Juice Boost Mineral Absorption?
Yes, research has shown that when foods containing important
minerals like iron are consumed along with vitamin C, the
presence of the vitamin C can significantly enhance the amount
of iron absorbed from that food.
Vitamin C helps release iron from other foods and so high
vitamin C fruit juices can play a valuable role in helping
to maintain iron status.
Nutritionists therefore recommend consumption of orange
juice with iron containing foods such as breakfast cereals
to optimise iron absorption1.
Low iron status is one of the major deficiency states in
Australia, particularly for adolescent girls and young women.
For more information on the importance of iron visit:
www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Iron
References
- Baghurst, K., CSIRO Health Sciences
and Nutrition, The Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits, 2003
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