Iron is well-absorbed from soybeans.
Soybeans are a major source of iron for many vegetarians and for many people worldwide. Questions have been raised about how well the iron from soybeans is absorbed. In other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke"
put differently , even if soybeans are high in iron, are we able to absorb and use that iron? Eighteen women with marginal iron deficiency iron deficiency A relative or absolute deficiency of iron which may be due to chelation in the GI tract, loss due to acute or chronic hemorrhage or dietary insufficiency Sources Meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables, cereals, especially if fortified with iron; per the were fed meals containing soybeans. Iron absorption was measured. The iron in the soybeans appeared to be well-absorbed, suggesting that soybeans can be a good source of iron for people with a marginal deficiency.
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American pathologist and bacteriologist who discovered the bacteria that causes gas gangrene. R, Theil EC, Beard beard, hair on the lower portion of the face. The term mustache refers to hair worn above the upper lip. Attitudes toward facial hair have varied in different cultures. JL. 2003. Women with low iron stores absorb iron from soybeans. Am J Clin Nutr 77:180-4.
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