3290: [Part 2] Iron Deficiency - Everything You Need To Know by Nicole Poidevin with Ideal Nutrition on Nutrient Awareness

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🗓️ 11 February 2026

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3290: Nicole Poidevin breaks down the varying iron requirements across life stages and dietary preferences, highlighting the challenges and solutions for vegans and vegetarians. Learn which foods offer the best sources of haem and non-haem iron, and how to optimize iron absorption through simple dietary pairings and timing tips. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/iron-deficiency-are-you-at-risk/ Quotes to ponder: "Organ meats such as liver are extremely nutritious, containing high amounts of iron and other nutrients." "Eating foods high in Vitamin C with those high in iron can greatly enhance absorption." "Avoiding tea and coffee with meals can also be beneficial as the tannins in these beverages can bind to iron and inhibit absorption by as much as 50%." Episode references: Nutrient Reference Values for Iron: https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/iron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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