Why Is Taking Vitamin C Ineffective at Enhancing Iron Absorption

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Multiple Choice

Why is taking vitamin C ineffective at enhancing iron absorption from standard iron supplements?

• A)The iron in the supplement is in a chelated form
• B)The iron in the supplement is already in the ferrous form
• C)The iron in the supplement binds irreversibly with vitamin C
• D)The iron supplement already contains MFP to enhance absorption

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