Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the
human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and …

This paper assesses critically the science base that underpins the argument that oxidative
damage is a significant causative factor in the development of human diseases and that …

Determinants of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C include the
relationship between vitamin C dose and steady-state plasma concentration, bioavailability …

Recommendations for vitamin C intake are under revision by the Food and Nutrition Board
of the National Academy of Sciences. Since 1989 when the last recommended dietary …

Commentary: Vitamin C: Antioxidant or Pro-Oxidant In Vivo? Page 1 Free Rad. Res., Vol. 25,
No. 5, pp. Reprints available directly from the publisher Photocopying permitted by license only …

Ascorbic acid (AA), with its reducing and chelating properties, is the most efficient enhancer
of non-heme iron absorption when its stability in the food vehicle is ensured. The number of …

A potential risk of interactions between micronutrients affecting absorption and
bioavailability has to be considered in any supplementation or fortification strategy. At levels …

This paper provides field evidence on the effects of diet on educational outcomes, exploiting
a campaign lead in the UK in 2004, which introduced drastic changes in the meals offered in …

Despite its abundance in the earth's crust, iron deficiency is a serious health issue in many
parts of the world. Although fundamental observations about iron metabolism and the …

Iron is essential for oxygen transport, oxidative metabolism, and cellular growth. Interactions
between iron and other dietary factors play a significant role in determining the adequacy of …