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Polyphenols and Iron

Antioxidant compounds in beverages and plant foods that reduce iron absorption.

Definition

Plant compounds with antioxidant properties that bind iron and inhibit its absorption. Found abundantly in tea, coffee, red wine, and cocoa, polyphenols can reduce iron bioavailability by 50-90%.

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