June 2025 PMID 40320969

Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial.

Miguel López-Moreno, Isabel Viña, Paula Marrero-Fernández, Carla Galiana, Gabriele Bertotti, Alberto Roldán-Ruiz, Marta Garcés-Rimón

Mentions

35
Peak: 19 in Oct 2025
across 4 sources since May 2025

Extended reach

126,268
potential audience

Total likes

2,411

Video views

39,135

Mentions per month

May 2025 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter30 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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!'

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the research findings, emphasizing that gut microbiome adaptation can explain increased iron absorption in vegans.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many highlighting the implications of the study and engaging with detailed interpretations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users are actively debating, sharing their perspectives, and referencing related research or personal thoughts.

ImpactModerate impact

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.]

Top posts

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Christian James
@ChristianJsays · X

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

Oct 29, 2025 · 94 likes · 16 shares · 3,362 followers View post →
Christian James
@ChristianJsays · X

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

Oct 24, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,362 followers View post →
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@ToneLives · X

@PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75

Aug 24, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 309 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

https://t.co/kCg71fZ4E0

May 9, 2025 · 2 likes · 29,145 followers View post →
Dr Anna Borek
@Pl4ntbased · X

https://t.co/1krKUcUjGN

May 27, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,117 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Dietary Adaptation of Non‐Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - López‐Moreno - 2025 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - https://t.co/j915LyBYLy

Sep 23, 2025 · 1 like · 20,023 followers View post →

All mentions

VincentPapounet
@etmoi16 · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 30, 2025 · 16 shares · 232 followers View post →
Roberto
@ra_mc · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 30, 2025 · 16 shares · 705 followers View post →
Ivonne, the Vegan Warrior Goddess
@CosmicTruthsGal · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 30, 2025 · 16 shares · 1,798 followers View post →
runNstack ∞∕21M
@runNstack · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 193 followers View post →
sanⓥ
@san18715778 · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 4,472 followers View post →
Love Our Mother Ⓥ
@LoveOurMother1 · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 3,614 followers View post →
Maryam
@maaanandamayi · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 529 followers View post →
Indo valkyrie
@indo_valkyrie · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 63 followers View post →
Swiftwolf
@Swiftwolf157629 · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 823 followers View post →
Arnþór
@arnthorjon · X

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

Oct 29, 2025 · 1,398 followers View post →
Karen "KC" Call Ⓥ
@VeganReignmaker · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 980 followers View post →
Vegan Power Ⓥ
@vegan_v_vegan · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 5,951 followers View post →
Sheila Eddy
@SheilaE93 · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 2,523 followers View post →
kristy b.
@kristybc_ · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 1,218 followers View post →
Kevin
@kcisney · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 1,097 followers View post →
Christian J. Moore
@CMooreLifestyle · X

RT @ChristianJsays: Lower Bioavailability for Vegans is a scam. as we eat only plant foods - our gut microbiomes adapt to absorb more of t…

Oct 29, 2025 · 16 shares · 615 followers View post →
Christian James
@ChristianJsays · X

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

Oct 29, 2025 · 94 likes · 16 shares · 3,362 followers View post →
Christian J. Moore
@CMooreLifestyle · X

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…

Oct 24, 2025 · 1 share · 615 followers View post →
Christian James
@ChristianJsays · X

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

Oct 24, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,362 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Dietary Adaptation of Non‐Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial - López‐Moreno - 2025 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - https://t.co/j915LyBYLy

Sep 23, 2025 · 1 like · 20,023 followers View post →
VeganPostMortem
@VeganPostMortem · X

RT @ToneLives: @PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75

Aug 24, 2025 · 1 share · 521 followers View post →
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@ToneLives · X

@PlantBasedNews Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Vegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/dbuCnAOh75

Aug 24, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 309 followers View post →
andysⓋⓋarbs
@andyswarbs.bsky.social · Bluesky

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...

Jul 9, 2025 View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

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

Jul 7, 2025 · 336 followers View post →
Hmmm...
@HmmmNiceee · X

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

Jul 6, 2025 · 338 followers View post →
Dr Anna Borek
@Pl4ntbased · X

https://t.co/1krKUcUjGN

May 27, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,117 followers View post →
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@ToneLives · X

@aburafanelli @OktayDE7 @GoldbirdV @NothingIsArt Vegans have no issues with iron absorption. https://t.co/7wD1qFHJJh

May 25, 2025 · 309 followers View post →
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@ToneLives · X

@OktayDE7 @GoldbirdV @NothingIsArt Try again on iron... Dietary Adaptation of Non-Heme Iron Absorption inVegans: A Controlled Trial https://t.co/7wD1qFHJJh

May 18, 2025 · 1 like · 309 followers View post →
Maroxad Ⓥ
@Maroxad · X

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

May 14, 2025 · 593 followers View post →
anonemus349832
@anonemus349832 · X

@cancerclasses @bigfatsurprise so that's just not true. infact, in controlled trial vegetarians have better iron status https://t.co/2VfS0PTpNI

May 12, 2025 · 64 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

https://t.co/kCg71fZ4E0

May 9, 2025 · 2 likes · 29,145 followers View post →