Thread: VEGETARIAN FOOD IS A MUCH BETTER SOURCE OF IRON
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Default VEGETARIAN FOOD IS A MUCH BETTER SOURCE OF IRON
On alt.food.vegan, > wrote:
> The problem with plant sources of iron is that often the iron is bound
> in such a way that it is not easily absorbed from the gut.
>
> Adding citric acid, such as found in many citrus and other fruits helps
> to free the plant bound iron.
>
> This problem is reflected in the fact that low iron is the world's
> number one health problem, especially in women and children.
>
> This is highest where not eating much meat is a cultural or poverty
> issue.


More statements, in this case garbage, without any reference links.
One more such post and I killfile you.

Sid


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