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If an Individual Were to Chronically Consume Antacids, What Effect

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If an individual were to chronically consume antacids, what effect could this have on their ability to absorb iron?


A) decreased absorption due to neutralization of the stomach acid
B) increased absorption due to a more basic stomach pH
C) antacids would not affect iron absorption
D) decreased absorption as the basic environment would cause the iron to form a complex with zinc

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