The Safety of Heme vs. Nonheme Iron

Описание: Heme iron, the type found predominantly in blood and muscle, is absorbed better than the non-heme iron that predominates in plants, but may increase the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.

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I’ve previously touched on the double-edged iron sword in Risk Associated With Iron Supplements (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/risk-...) and Phytates for the Prevention of Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phyta.... It may even help explain Why Was Heart Disease Rare in the Mediterranean? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/why-w...)

Those eating plant-based diets get more of most nutrients since whole plant foods are so nutrient dense. See Nutrient-Dense Approach to Weight Management (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/nutri....

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