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Avoid Vegetarian Vitamin Deficiencies, Part 2 of 2

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 05, 2011

To continue our Tuesday’s discussion on common vitamin deficiencies in vegetarian diets, here is the second installment.

Iron plays an important role in oxygen transport and the regulation of cell growth. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, weakness, decreased work or school performance and can decrease your immune function.

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Vegetarians and Vegans Can be Zinc Deficient

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 01, 2010

Zinc plays a role in many cellular processes. It is essential in the activity of many enzymes, protein and DNA synthesis, the immune system, wound healing, cell division, and is required for a normal sense of taste and smell. Zinc is necessary in growth and development in pregnancy and childhood. A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state since the body does not have a zinc storage system, like it has for calcium or iron.

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