Vitamin D helps calcium to be absorbed. Vegetable sources of iron are not as easily absorbed as animal sources, but a good intake of vitamin C will enhance absorption. Found in green vegetables, cheese , sesame and pumpkin seeds, lentils and wholegrain cereals . Present in vegetables, but the quantity depends on how rich the soil is in iodine. Dairy products also have plenty of iodine.
Sea vegetables are a good source of iodine for vegans.
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