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Iron for Vegetarians and Vegans; Everything You Need to Know

September 28, 2020 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Woman holding iron-rich plants and leafy greens

Iron is one of those nutrients that vegetarians and vegans often get asked about. 

Generally speaking, vegetarians and vegans tend to have lower blood iron levels than meat eaters. Low iron levels can cause a hoard of unpleasant symptoms and ultimately lead to poor health.

However, ingesting too much iron may come with its own set of health problems. 

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