These include folate (or folic acid) to help prevent neural tube defects, calcium for building strong bones and teeth, vitamin c for immune system support, vitamin D to support calcium absorption and immune function, omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA) for fetal brain and eye development, iodine for thyroid function and cognitive development, and vitamin B12 to support red blood cell formation and neurological health-especially important for those following plant-based diets
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Iron is found in animal foods (heme iron), including meat and shellfish, and plant foods (nonheme iron), like leafy greens and legumes
The excess unabsorbed iron involved in Fenton and Haber-Weiss reactions can negatively impact the intestinal structure and the composition of the gut flora