Can Iron And Calcium-rich Foods, Supplements Be Taken Together?
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Can iron and calcium-rich foods, supplements be taken together?
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“Lentils and beans are rich in iron, and yogurt is rich in calcium. Calcium reduces the absorption of plant protein by 50-60 per cent when consumed together or around the same time,” Mahajan shared.
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According to the expert, to enhance iron absorption, one should add protein and vitamin C-rich foods to the diet.
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Dr Jinal Patel, dietitian, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Mumbai told indianexpress.com that calcium and iron compete for the same receptors and, as a result, calcium inhibits the absorption of iron when taken together.
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Dr Patel noted that iron supplements should not be consumed with milk, coffee, tea, other dairy products (or along with calcium tablets) for better absorption.
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“Calcium supplements, on the other hand, should be consumed lose to bedtime, and be had after a gap of 2-3 hours from iron supplements!” Dr Patel said.
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Can iron and calcium-rich foods, supplements be taken together?