Do Vegans Have to Take Iron Supplements? A Comprehensive Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to a review published in *The Medical Journal of Australia*, people following a balanced vegetarian diet are at no greater risk of iron deficiency anemia than non-vegetarians. While the bioavailability of non-heme iron from plants is lower, a well-planned vegan diet can easily provide sufficient iron, and supplements are only necessary in specific cases.