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    • Pectin esterification degree in the bioavailability of non heme iron in women 
      Jaramillo, Angela; Molina Carrasco, Paulina; Briones, Lautaro; Flores, Sebastián; Olivares, Manuel; Pizarro Aguirre, Fernando (Springer, 2018)
      Pectins are a type of soluble fiber present in natural and processed foods. Evidence regarding the effect of esterification degree of pectins on iron absorption in humans is scarce. In the present study, the effect of ...
    • Prebiotics increase heme iron bioavailability and do not affect non-heme iron bioavailability in humans 
      Weinborn, Valerie; Valenzuela Venegas, Carolina; Olivares, Manuel; Arredondo Olguín, Miguel; Weill, Ricardo; Pizarro Aguirre, Fernando (Royal Soc Chemistry, 2017-05-01)
      The aim of this study was to establish the effect of a prebiotic mix on heme and non-heme iron (Fe) bioavailability in humans. To this purpose, twenty-four healthy women were randomized into one of two study groups. One ...
    • Prevalencia de las deficiencias de zinc y cobre en adultos mayores de la Región Metropolitana de Santiago 
      Olivares, Manuel; Lera Marques, Lydia; Albala Brevis, Cecilia; Pizarro Aguirre, Fernando; Araya, Magdalena (SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2011-03)
      Background: Older subjects have a high risk of developing zinc and copper deficiencies. Aim: To determine the prevalence of copper and zinc deficiencies in adults aged over 60 years, living in Metropolitan Santiago. Subjects ...