A patient Seeta is diagnosed to be having iron deficiency anemia. The agent that can be used to improve the absorption of iron is:: (A) Antacids, (B) Tetracyclines, (C) Phosphates, (D) Ascorbic acid
Answer is D. Substances improving the absorption of iron are: Ascorbic Acid HCl Substances reducing the absorption of iron Phosphates Meat Phytates Tetracyclines Antacids