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Effect of dietary pectin on iron absorption and turnover in the rat

Journal Article · · J. Nutr.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6540024
The influence of dietary pectin on iron absorption and retention was studied in rats. Basal diet with low and normal iron levels were fed with and without addition of 2% citrus pectin. After 40 days rats were fasted for 24 hours and were given /sup 59/Fe in dilute HCl with or without 2% pectin by gavage. Whole-body counting techniques were employed to monitor /sup 59/Fe absorption and turnover. Rats maintained on low iron diet absorbed and retained a much higher proportion of /sup 59/Fe than rats maintained on normal level of iron. Dietary pectin at the level fed in this study had no influence on iron uptake and/or turnover in rats.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Florida Coll. of Medicine, Gainesville
OSTI ID:
6540024
Journal Information:
J. Nutr.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nutr.; (United States) Vol. 113:12; ISSN JONUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English