Are minerals in animal foods more bioavailable than in plant foods?!
Are minerals in animal foods more bioavailable than in plant foods?
Answers:
In general, minerals from animal sources are absorbed better than those from plant sources as minerals are present in forms that are readily absorbed and binders that inhibit absorption, such as phytates, are absent. Vegans need to be aware of the factors affecting mineral bioavailability. Careful meal planning is necessary to include foods rich in minerals and absorption-enhancing factors.
Iron from plant foods is less bioavailable than that from animal sources.