Is Higher Consumption of Animal Flesh Foods Associated with Better Iron Status among Adults in Developed Countries? A Systematic Review
Iron deficiency (ID) is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency within the developed world. This is of concern as ID has been shown to affect immunity, thermoregulation, work performance and cognition. Animal flesh foods provide the richest and most bioavailable source of dietary (haem) iron, however...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/89 |