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Garlic and Onion Enhance Mineral Absorption by Woei Tding Chong is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Compounds in garlic and onion can increase the absorption of iron and zinc from cereals by about seven times according to a new study. When consumed with cereals, garlic and onion increased iron uptake by 70% and zinc uptake by 160%. Both garlic and onion were shown to promote the absorption of iron and zinc from foods likely due to their high sulfur content, which has previously been shown to boost iron and zinc levels. This novel finding could help develop food-based strategies to improve mineral absorpti

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Woei Tding Chong

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