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. 2020 Mar 30;6(3):e03682. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03682

Table 3.

Factors present in pulses that promote or inhibits micronutrients bioavailability [32].

Factors Nutrient Major dietary source
Promoters

1.Prebiotics: inulin and fructans Fe, Zn, Ca Lentils, chicory, garlic
2. Beta-carotene Fe, Zn Lentil, pea, chickpea, green and orange vegetables
3. Selenium I Lentil, pea, chickpea, sea food
4. Organic acids: ascorbic acid Fe, Zn Lentils, fresh fruits and vegetables
5. Amino acids Fe, Zn Animal meat

Inhibitors

1. Phytic acid Fe, Zn, Ca All legumes, cereals
2. Fiber Fe, Zn All legumes, cereals
3. Haemagglutinins Fe, Zn Most legumes, wheat
4. Phenolics Fe, Zn All legumes
5. Heavy metals Zn Contaminated legumes and leafy vegetables