nonheme
/ˌnɑnˈhim/
adjective
- Describing iron that is not part of a heme molecule, typically found in plant-based foods and absorbed differently by the body.
- Nonheme iron is less easily absorbed than heme iron, but vitamin C can help.
- Spinach and beans are good sources of nonheme iron for vegetarians.
- The nutrition label lists both heme and nonheme iron content in the supplement.
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