Interaction of Potassium with other Nutrients

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What nutrient can interfere with the absorption of copper?

Vitamin C (correct)

Phytic acid

Zinc

Vitamin A

Which nutrient is known to react with copper, interfering with its absorption?

Magnesium

Calcium

Phytic acid

Iron (correct)

What mineral can form an insoluble complex with calcium, reducing its absorption?

Zinc

Oxalic acid (correct)

Iron

Potassium

Which pair of nutrients can inhibit the body's supply of each other unless included together in the diet?

Zinc and Copper Signup and view all the answers

What nutrient, if present in high levels from supplements, can decrease the absorption of calcium from the intestine?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

In the context of calcium and iron absorption, what negative effect has not been confirmed in long-term supplementation studies?

Calcium inhibiting iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

What food component binds to minerals making them unavailable due to its chelating property?

Phytic acid Signup and view all the answers

Why might it make sense to cut meal-time consumption of a glass of cow's milk in half when consuming an iron-rich meal?

To increase iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral's absorption does phytic acid inhibit according to the information provided?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

What has been reported to increase the bioavailability of many cations and the nutritional value of a meal?

Removal of phytic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral's absorption has some researchers recommended avoiding calcium supplements alongside meals for individuals with high requirements?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the 'sodiumpotassium' pump described in the text?

Initiating muscle contraction and nerve transmission Signup and view all the answers

In what way does potassium differ from sodium in terms of storage in the body?

Potassium is stored inside cells, while most sodium is stored around cells Signup and view all the answers

How does potassium affect calcium excretion according to the text?

Potassium decreases calcium excretion Signup and view all the answers

What role does magnesium play in the balance between calcium and magnesium?

Magnesium competes with calcium Signup and view all the answers

How do healthy diets need to balance their intake of calcium and magnesium based on the text?

Including foods rich in both calcium and magnesium Signup and view all the answers

'Iodine with selenium' interaction is essential for which conversion process according to the text?

Conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) Signup and view all the answers

Interaction of Potassium with other Nutrients

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