Addressing The Myth: Plant-based Diets Do Not Cause Iron Deficiency

It is a common misconception that plant-based diets don’t provide an adequate source of iron, potentially leading to an iron deficiency. This misconception likely comes from a concern about iron absorption. Iron from plant-based foods is non-heme iron, which is, in fact, a little harder for our bodies to absorb than heme iron, which comes … Continued