Not only is heme-iron well absorbed, it also improves the absorption of non-heme iron from plant foods. This phenomenon is not entirely understood and is called the "meat factor."
Unlike non-heme iron, heme-iron is not affected by antinutrients, such as phytic acid, often found in plant foods.
Dude, awesome. I didn't know they're were types of iron not affected by anti-nutrients.
[–] clamhurt_legbeard ago
Dude, awesome. I didn't know they're were types of iron not affected by anti-nutrients.