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

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

Source: The Conversation

Iron deficiency is often dismissed as stress or tiredness in teenagers.

Teenage 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 affec… [5408 chars]

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