The X and Y Chromosomes Determine Your Sex. One chromosome pair - the sex chromosomes - is unique. You don't necessarily end up with a matching pair. Typically females have two X chromosomes and males have an X and a Y. Mothers always pass an X chromosome on to their children.
On the other hand, the absorption of nonheme iron, the major dietary pool, is greatly influenced by meal composition. Ascorbic acid is a powerful enhancer of nonheme iron absorption and can reverse the inhibiting effect of such substances as tea and calcium/phosphate.
Information about Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). 1  Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. 2  Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of bones, teeth, skin and other tissues. 3  Vitamin C has many other roles in the body and can also: 4  Increase your body's absorption of iron from plant-based foods. 5  Help to prevent cell damage and may reduce your risk for ... You need to include vitamin C rich foods in your diet every day. 2  Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of bones, teeth, skin and other tissues. 3  Vitamin C has many other roles in the body and can also: 4  Increase your body's absorption of iron from plant-based foods.