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Vitamin C and Plant-Based Iron Absorption

Explore how vitamin C affects the absorption of plant-based nonheme iron with verified facts and scientific evidence.

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@foodexpert · Oct 22, 2026

Eating vitamin C-rich foods with plant-based iron sources increases the amount of nonheme iron your body absorbs.

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body absorbs iron from plant sources better when eaten with foods containing vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli.

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@foodexpert · Oct 22, 2026

Eating vitamin C-rich foods with plant-based iron sources increases the amount of nonheme iron your body absorbs.

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body absorbs iron from plant sources better when eaten with foods containing vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli.

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