Understanding Nutrition: What are the uses of green iron? Decoding plant-based sources.
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. In the context of nutrition, the term **'green iron'** is often misunderstood; it is not a distinct type of mineral but rather a reference to the non-heme iron found abundantly in green, leafy vegetables and other plant-based sources. This article decodes the query, explaining the true nutritional uses and importance of iron from green foods.