In overweight and obese women, dietary iron absorption is reduced and the enhancement of iron absorption by ascorbic acid is one-half that in normal-weight women.

Cepeda-Lopez, Ana C

In overweight and obese women, dietary iron absorption is reduced and the enhancement of iron absorption by ascorbic acid is one-half that in normal-weight women. [electronic resource] - The American journal of clinical nutrition Dec 2015 - 1389-97 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1938-3207

10.3945/ajcn.114.099218 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon
Adiposity
Adult
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency--epidemiology
Ascorbic Acid--therapeutic use
Body Mass Index
Breakfast
Down-Regulation
Female
Food, Fortified
Hepcidins--blood
Humans
Intestinal Absorption
Iron Isotopes
Iron, Dietary--metabolism
Obesity--blood
Overweight--blood
Risk
Switzerland--epidemiology
Young Adult