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Can You Take Iron with Rice Bran?
MODERATE INTERACTION
Iron and Rice Bran may interact, affecting iron absorption.
1 studies
Moderate evidence
Reduced iron absorption
MODERATE INTERACTION
Iron and Rice Bran may interact, affecting iron absorption.
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1 studies
•
Moderate evidence
Reduced iron absorption
Detailed Analysis
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When taken together, iron and rice bran may reduce iron absorption. Rice bran contains phytates, which can bind to minerals like iron. This may lead to lower iron levels in the body. Phytates in rice bran can chelate minerals like iron, making them less available for absorption in the gut. This is a natural defense mechanism in plants, but it can impact mineral status in humans.
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Early Morning
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Morning
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Rice Bran
💡 Iron can also be taken in the morning
Research Sources (1)
Effect of dietary fiber sources on tissue mineral levels in chicks.
Poultry science · 1981 · PMID: 6272261
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