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  2. Trace metal - Wikipedia

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    Roughly 5 grams of iron are present in the human body and is the most abundant trace metal. [1] It is absorbed in the intestine as heme or non-heme iron depending on the food source. Heme iron is derived from the digestion of hemoproteins in meat. [4] Non-heme iron is mainly derived from plants and exist as iron(II) or iron(III) ions. [4]

  3. Vegan nutrition - Wikipedia

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    There are concerns about the bioavailability of iron from plant foods, assumed by some researchers to be 5–15 percent compared to 18 percent from a non-vegetarian diet. [110] Iron-deficiency anemia is found as often in non-vegetarians as in vegetarians. Vegetarians' iron stores are lower. Lower iron stores may increase the risk for iron ...

  4. Feeling so tired all the time? Iron deficiency might be the ...

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    It's true that red meat is an excellent source of iron, but there are plenty of vegetarian sources of iron — think leafy green vegetables, beets, black beans and lentils, says Cunningham.

  5. Vegetarian nutrition - Wikipedia

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    A variety of vegetarian, and more specifically vegan, foods. Vegetarian nutrition is the set of health-related challenges and advantages of vegetarian diets.. Appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful and nutritionally adequate for all stages of the human life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. [1]

  6. What Happens to Your Body When You Consume Iron Regularly - AOL

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    What does iron do to the human body? Iron is a vital component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

  7. Diet (nutrition) - Wikipedia

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    People on a balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can obtain adequate nutrition, but may need to specifically focus on consuming specific nutrients, such as protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B 12. [5] [2] [6] Raw foodism and intuitive eating are other approaches to dietary choices. Education, income, local availability, and mental health ...

  8. The Best Vegetarian Protein to Buy at Costco, According to ...

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    This, in turn, leads to the production of magical compounds called short-chain fatty acids that help reduce inflammation throughout the body. Resistant starch has another neat trick: Research ...

  9. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    The seven major classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and water. [7] Nutrients can be grouped as either macronutrients or micronutrients (needed in small quantities). Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are macronutrients, and provide energy. [7] Water and fiber are macronutrients, but do not provide ...