The effect of chronic alcohol ingestion and folic acid deficiency on iron absorption in rabbits was studied. Iron absorption was measured in a whole-body counter using 59Fe. and plasma iron turnover (PIT) was simultaneously determined with 59Fe. One group was given a 20% ethanol solution for 2 or 6 mo. There was no significant difference in iron absorption (p > 0.50), while PIT was reduced (p
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