The Vegan Society

Promoting ways of living free from animal products for the benefit of people, animals and the environment.

Iron References

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  2. Walker, A.R.P., Fox, F.W. & Irving, J.T. (1948). Studies in human mineral metabolism. 1. The effect of bread rich in phytate phosphorus on the metabolism of certain mineral salts with special reference to calcium. Biochem. J. 42:452-462.
  3. Cullumbine, H., Basnayake, V., Lemottee, J. & Wickramanayake, T.W. (1950) Mineral metabolism on rice diets. Br. J. Nutr. 4:101-111
  4. and Hussain, R. & Patwardhan, V.N. (1959). The influence of phytate on the absorption of iron. Ind. J. Med. Res. 47:676-682.