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Method for enhancing bioavailability of iron-calcium mineral supplements

US5118513A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1990
Grant dateJun 2, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L33/16
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nutritional mineral supplements comprise iron compounds and calcium compounds in combination with citrates of tartrates, ascorbates, and, optionally, fructose. The tendency of calcium to inhibit the bio-availability is reduced in such compositions, so that conjoint bioavailability of these two important minerals is enhanced.

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