Why Future Diets Risk Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world.Severe iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, affects nearly 50% of women of reproductive age in regions like South Asia, Central Africa and West Africa (in contrast to 16% of women in high-income countries).In New Zealand, 10.6% of women aged 15-18 and 12.1% of women aged 31-50 suffer from iron deficiency. The risk increases during the third trimester of pregnancy, and the iron status must be carefully monitored to ensure good health for both the mother and baby.As more people consider switching to plant-based diets, the risk of iron deficiency will likely increase. Continue Reading Be sure to visit InnerSelf.com, where there are 20,000+ life-altering articles where we promote "New Attitudes and New Possibilities." All articles are translated into 30 languages. Subscribe to InnerSelf Magazine, published weekly, and to Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration. InnerSelf Magazine has been published since 1985.