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2. Many people don't get enough iron. Here are 7 easy ways to ...

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   Other high-risk groups include older adults who may struggle with iron absorption, as well as people with conditions like diabetes, kidney disease or obesity. ... packs 2.19 mg of iron, over 12% ...

3. The Best Supplements for Men Over 50, According to ... - AOL

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   Nutrient deficiencies that commonly affect older adults include vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D, and calcium. Unbalanced dietary patterns in this age group also lead to low levels of omega-3 fatty ...

4. Iron supplement - Wikipedia

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   The same can occur with elements in food, such as calcium, which impacts both heme and non-heme iron absorption. [39] Absorption of iron is better at a low pH (i.e. an acidic environment), and absorption is decreased if there is a simultaneous intake of antacids. Many other substances decrease the rate of non-heme iron absorption.

5. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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   Iron is primarily absorbed in the small intestine, in particular the duodenum and jejunum. Certain factors increase or decrease absorption of iron. For example, taking Vitamin C with a source of iron is known to increase absorption. Some medications such as tetracyclines and antacids can decrease absorption of iron. [14]

6. Vitamin C - Wikipedia

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   This means that half the women and more than half the men are not consuming the RDA for vitamin C. [21] The same survey stated that about 30% of adults reported they consumed a vitamin C dietary supplement or a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement that included vitamin C, and that for these people total consumption was between 300 and 400 mg/d.

7. Human iron metabolism - Wikipedia

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   Iron absorption from diet is enhanced in the presence of vitamin C and diminished by excess calcium, zinc, or manganese. [ 14 ] The human body's rate of iron absorption appears to respond to a variety of interdependent factors, including total iron stores, the extent to which the bone marrow is producing new red blood cells, the concentration ...