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Iron deficiency on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Non-heme iron from plants is absorbed less efficiently than iron from meat. With thoughtful food pairing and monitoring, many women maintain healthy ferritin — but deficiency is still common without planning.
Vitamin C with meals, avoiding tea or coffee right with iron-rich foods, and periodic ferritin checks help vegetarians stay ahead of creeping low stores.
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