Haemoglobin is a protein in our body that contains iron – low levels of haemoglobin indicate a deficiency of iron – either intake or absorption, or both. Remember that if you do supplement, it’s best to take iron with some vitamin C, and also to get your haemoglobin checked again in a few months to […]
Iron Intake Guidelines for Female Vegans and Vegetarians Requirements: Age Iron RDA, mg (mixed diet) Iron RDA, mg (non-heme) 9-13 8 14.4 14-18 15 27 19-50 18 32.4 50+ 8 14.4 Pregnancy 27 48.6 Lactation 9 16.2 Iron Sources: Food Serving Size Iron Content (mg) Fortified breakfast cereals e.g. Special K, Futurelife etc. 30-50g (See
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