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Can You Take Cellulose with Iron?
MODERATE INTERACTION
Cellulose may decrease iron absorption
9 studies
Moderate evidence
Decreased iron absorption
MODERATE INTERACTION
Cellulose may decrease iron absorption
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9 studies
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Moderate evidence
Decreased iron absorption
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Taking cellulose with iron supplements may decrease iron absorption. This can lead to lower iron levels in the body. Cellulose can increase the excretion of iron in the feces. Cellulose can bind to iron in the gut, making it less available for absorption. This is due to the fiber's ability to form complexes with minerals like iron. As a result, more iron is excreted in the feces.
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Research Sources (9)
Effect of cellulose incorporation in a low fiber diet on fecal excretion and serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, and iron in adolescent girls.
The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1981 · PMID: 6263076
Relationship of components in wheat bran and spinach to iron bioavailability in the anemic rat.
The Journal of nutrition · 1984 · PMID: 6321704
Impairment of mycophenolate mofetil absorption by calcium polycarbophil.
Journal of clinical pharmacology · 2002 · PMID: 12412828
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