Low iron is common in teenage girls, with vegans and vegetarians at greatest risk, according to research

Low iron is common in teenage girls – with vegans and vegetarians at greatest risk, according to our research in Sweden

Teenage girls are particularly at risk of iron deficiency. Perfect Wave/ ShutterstockTeenage girls who avoid meat in favour of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to our latest research. Our study confirmed that iron deficiency is common among teenage girls, with 38% of participants affected. We also found that risk of iron deficiency was strongly associated with both eating patterns and menstrual bl…

Low iron is common in teenage girls, with vegans and vegetarians at greatest risk, according to research

Teenage girls who avoid meat in favor of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to our latest research.

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Research shows classes of dry beans with most bioavailable iron

Studies by USDA's Agricultural Research Service show that certain dry bean varieties are an important source of bioavailable dietary iron. That’s a significant finding because the percentage of people in the United States who have iron deficiency has risen to 14%, said Raymond Glahn, a USDA-ARS research physiologist at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Children and women of childbearing age are especially vulnerable to being iron deficient…