This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition & Digestion, Subject name: Biochemistry
Absorption of Iron is increased by? 
Select and explain. 
A. Tea, B. Coffee, C. Vitamin C, D. EDTA
C: Vitamin C
Answer: C: Vitamin C 
Explanation: ANSWER: (C) Vitamin CREF: Harper 28th edition page 463"Inorganic iron is absorbed in Fe2+ state (reduced state). Hence reducing agents promote absorption of Iron. Most important among these are: Vitamin C, Alcohol and Fructose. Absorption of Iron is impaired by Calcium (in milk 8t milk products)"