Assertion: vitamin c | /r/CapableOf | increase the absorption of iron
Facets:
value: from other foods
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Lemons contain small amounts of iron, but they are a great source of vitamin C and citric acid, which can increase the absorption of iron from other foods ( 33 , 34 ).
text: Vitamin C can increase the absorption of iron (especially the iron found in plant foods) and may help lower the risk of dietary iron deficiency.