Risk Factors for Vegans
Vegans face specific risk factors for Iron Deficiency:
Plant iron less bioavailable
Phytates inhibit absorption
No heme iron sources
Prevention Strategies
Reduce your risk of Iron Deficiency with these evidence-based strategies:
Pair iron with vitamin C
Soak/sprout legumes
Cast iron cooking
Management Strategies for Vegans
If you have Iron Deficiency, these nutrition and lifestyle strategies can help:
Consider supplementation
Get regular blood tests
Avoid tea/coffee with meals
Best Foods for Vegans Managing Iron Deficiency
Focus on these therapeutic foods:
Beef Liver
Best source of bioavailable heme iron
→Venison (Deer, Lean)
Excellent source of highly bioavailable heme iron
→Spirulina
Highly bioavailable iron prevents and treats anemia
→Dulse
Exceptional iron content prevents and treats anemia
→Moringa
Exceptional iron with vitamin C for maximum absorption
→Oysters (Pacific)
Exceptional iron content combats anemia
→Spinach
Excellent source of non-heme iron
→Lamb (Grass-Fed, Lean)
Heme iron highly bioavailable for treating anemia
→Manage Iron Deficiency with Smart Nutrition
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