Draft:Iron
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Fact Sheet
Summary
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Studies show that vegans are no more at risk of iron deficiency than meat-eaters, and may even have higher iron levels. Furthermore, heme iron (the type found in meat) has been linked to chronic diseases such as heart disease and lung cancer, as shown below. In contrast, non-heme iron is not linked to any diseases.
Context
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- Iron is an essential mineral used to transport oxygen through the body.[1]
- Many people have been led to believe that red meat is the only good source of iron, despite the fact that there are several excellent plant-based sources. Some older research also seemed to suggest that non-heme iron (the type found in plants) was less well-absorbed than heme iron (found in meat). This has led to claims that vegans are at risk of iron deficiency.
Evidence
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Dietary Guidelines
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Sources of Iron
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Footnotes
- ↑ “Office of Dietary Supplements - Iron.” Accessed February 7, 2020. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/.
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