[Fwd: Re: [LittleTreeTalk] iron uptake]

[Guest guest]

-the color on the beans blocking the absorption is an interesting

concept. Not sure I believe it but interesting anyway don't you

think?

R

-- In VeganMacrobiotics , " leslieanneashburn "

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> Hi Ilanit,

>

> Luckily, I'm not iron deficient. I did have the blood serum test

> when I had all my other tests, and it was normal. I think she was

> reacting from her own personal experience and observations of

people

> in the student health center where she works, and who say the are

> vege/vegan. People don't really realize how nutritious a macro

diet

> is when well-rounded, and they may not know about the benefits of

> foods like sea veggies, in particular.

>

> Her main point was that though these food items are high in iron,

> its not bioavailable, just as the calcium in spinach or milk is

not

> readily bioavailable.

>

> The phytochemical that gives the beans color is apparently what

> blocks absorption, according to her.

>

> I'm going to look at the links she sent.

>

> Thanks for your reply,

>

>

> >

> > > I was talking to a nurse on Saturday about iron uptake. She was

> > > adamant that vegetarians, and especially vegans, are not able

to

> get

> > > enough iron because it's not bioavailable in beans, except

> somewhat in

> > > white beans.

> > >

> > > Anyone have any thoughts?

> > >

> > > Thanks,

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