> The other grant will examine how the protein lactoferrin – a novel protein found in human and cow’s milk – may help improve the intestinal absorption of iron

> The other grant will examine how the protein lactoferrin – a novel protein found in human and cow’s milk – may help improve the intestinal absorption of iron That's interesting that a milk ingredient boosts iron absorption. A dietitian recently suggested I serve iron-rich and calcium-rich foods at separate meals. They said that calcium in milk can inhibit iron absorption.