Studies on human subjects have shown that calcium (Ca) can inhibit iron (Fe) absorption,
regardless of whether it is given as Ca salts or in dairy products. This has caused concern as …

The experimental and epidemiological evidence demonstrating that Ca inhibits Fe
absorption was reviewed, with the objectives of estimating the potential impact of variations …

Background: Divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1), HFE, and stimulator of iron transport (SFT)
are transmembrane proteins that have been implicated in the regulation of iron homeostasis …

Iron is an essential nutrient for almost every living organism because it is required in a
number of biological processes that serve to maintain life. In humans, recycling of senescent …

Many studies show that calcium reduces iron absorption from single meals, but the
underlying mechanism is not known. We tested the hypothesis that calcium alters the …

Iron and zinc have diverse and important physiological functions. Yet, the mechanism of
their absorption at the intestine remains controversial and is confounded by the fact that …

Background: Calcium is the only reported dietary inhibitor of both heme-and nonheme-iron
absorption. It has been proposed that the 2 forms of iron enter a common pool in the …

Iron is an essential trace metal in the human diet due to its obligate role in a number of
metabolic processes. In the diet, iron is present in a number of different forms, generally …

Iron deficiency is the most prevalent micronutrient deficiency worldwide. Whereas dietary
calcium is known to reduce the bioavailability of iron, the molecular basis of this interaction …

abstract Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency, affecting more than 30%
of the total world's population. It is a major public health problem in many countries around …