Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Iron
- Functions
- forms haemoglobin
- forms part of myoglobin
- prevent anaemia
- part of enzyme structures
- sources
- fish
- eggs
- meat
- chicken
- cereals
- green vegetables
- meat products
- haem iron
- non-haem iron
- forms
- haem iron - ferrous, easy to absorb.
- non-haem iron - ferric, cant be absorbed, must be changed to ferrous to absorb
- factors aiding absorption
- haem iron, vit C, hydrochloric acid.
- factors hindering absorption
- phytic acid, exalic acid, tannins.