Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of the essential nutrients we need E.g.this study shows Vegans absorbing more non-heme iron than non-vegans via the same food: https://t.co/A30D9UDsAP
Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial.
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Most posters express agreement, noting that the findings challenge common perceptions about iron bioavailability, as exemplified by comments like 'Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam' and references to gut microbiome adaptation. The tone is both supportive and inquisitive, reflecting high interest and moderate engagement, with some users requesting more extensive research or emphasizing practical implications, such as 'Still, eat your spinach!'
Most discussions support the research findings, emphasizing that gut microbiome adaptation can explain increased iron absorption in vegans.
Posts show high interest, with many highlighting the implications of the study and engaging with detailed interpretations.
Users are actively debating, sharing their perspectives, and referencing related research or personal thoughts.
The discussions indicate recognition of the study's potential to influence views on vegan diets and nutrient absorption, though some call for larger studies.
Abstract in brief
- This study found that vegans experience a higher absorption of non-heme iron from plant foods compared to omnivores, potentially due to physiological adaptations in iron metabolism.
- Blood tests showed that after consuming pistachios, vegans had a significantly greater increase in serum iron levels than omnivores, as indicated by the area under the curve (AUC).
- Factors like hepcidin levels and baseline iron status were linked to these changes, suggesting mechanisms that help vegans absorb more non-heme iron despite it being less bioavailable than heme iron.]
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Most liked on X and Blueskymeaning lower mineral absorption for plant-based eaters may not be as problematic as some make it out to be once your gut microbiome adapts. Direct study of non-heme iron dietary adaptations in vegans: https://t.co/A30D9UE0qn
@PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75
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Dietary Adaptation of Non‐Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - López‐Moreno - 2025 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - https://t.co/j915LyBYLy
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RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
Dietary Adaptation of Non‐Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - López‐Moreno - 2025 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/nFDcJagX6B
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…
Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of the essential nutrients we need E.g.this study shows Vegans absorbing more non-heme iron than non-vegans via the same food: https://t.co/A30D9UDsAP
RT @ChristianJsays: meaning lower mineral absorption for plant-based eaters may not be as problematic as some make it out to be once your g…
meaning lower mineral absorption for plant-based eaters may not be as problematic as some make it out to be once your gut microbiome adapts. Direct study of non-heme iron dietary adaptations in vegans: https://t.co/A30D9UE0qn
Dietary Adaptation of Non‐Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - López‐Moreno - 2025 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - https://t.co/j915LyBYLy
RT @ToneLives: @PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75
@PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75
An interesting finding of this small study was that the bodies of vegans did better at iron absorbtion. Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - PubMed share.google/IsuR6sBnD2tO...
Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets. https://t.co/Mq8d8B4nRM
Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets. https://t.co/JNsKSGxHwO
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@aburafanelli @OktayDE7 @GoldbirdV @NothingIsArt Vegans have no issues with iron absorption. https://t.co/7wD1qFHJJh
@OktayDE7 @GoldbirdV @NothingIsArt Try again on iron... Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption inVegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/7wD1qFHJJh
Can't really say I am surprised by these findings at all. Would love to see the findings on a larger, longitudinal study. Still, eat your spinach! The findings while fascinating, are not conclusive. https://t.co/yTTs3Evwfs
@cancerclasses @bigfatsurprise so that's just not true. infact, in controlled trial vegetarians have better iron status https://t.co/2VfS0PTpNI
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