Iron deficiency in vegan diets - Sidney Daily News
Iron deficiency in vegan diets Dear Dietitian, My teenage daughter was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. She follows a vegan diet and has been taking a vegan supplement. Are these as good as regular iron pills? Mom Dear Mom, It is not uncommon for women of childbearing age to become iron deficient, especially if they have heavy menstrual periods. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the United States. (1) The RDA of iron is 15 mg per day for women 14 to 18 years o...
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