How can I boost my iron level? By changing your diet to include more high-iron foods and avoiding substances that reduce iron absorption, you can improve your iron level, thereby improving your hemoglobin. There are two types of iron — heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron, which is found in meat, fish and poultry, is more easily absorbed than the non-heme iron, which is found primarily in fruits, vegetables, dried beans, nuts and grain products. When you eat the two together, the non-heme iron is more easily absorbed. Foods high in vitamin C, like tomatoes, citrus fruits and red, yellow and orange peppers, can also help with the absorption of non-heme iron.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:14:22 +0000
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