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Iron is the critical nutrient that feeds your body and your brain. It helps your blood move the oxygen from lungs to your muscles, organs, and the rest of the body.
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells.
Though everyone is susceptible to developing iron deficiency or anemia at different times in their lives, particular groups of people are more at risk than others.
Iron deficiency is most commonly seen in:
Iron is the critical nutrient that feeds your body and your brain. It helps your blood move the oxygen from lungs to your muscles, organs, and the rest of the body.
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells.
Though everyone is susceptible to developing iron deficiency or anemia at different times in their lives, particular groups of people are more at risk than others.
Iron deficiency is most commonly seen in:
The causes and symptoms of iron deficiency differ from person to person depending on their lifestyle and life stage.
If left untreated, iron deficiency can make people more susceptible to illness and infection.
It is commonly underdiagnosed and can often go unaddressed due to symptoms mimicking other common struggles such as low energy, poor immunity etc.
The causes and symptoms of iron deficiency differ from person to person depending on their lifestyle and life stage.
If left untreated, iron deficiency can make people more susceptible to illness and infection.
It is commonly underdiagnosed and can often go unaddressed due to symptoms mimicking other common struggles such as low energy, poor immunity etc.
Not sure if you have low iron?
Take our quiz to see if you have any symptoms of iron deficiency.
If you have concerns about your iron levels, please speak to your doctor.
Not sure if you have low iron?
Take our quiz to see if you have any symptoms of iron deficiency.
If you have concerns about your iron levels, please speak to your doctor.
Your iron needs can vary based on multiple factors such as age, lifestyle, dietary restrictions. Per USDA and Health Canada, the average daily recommended iron intake is as follows:
| Age | Male | Female | Pregnancy | Lactation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-6 months | 0.27mg | 0.27mg | ||
| 7-12 months | 11mg | 11mg | ||
| 1-3 years | 7mg | 7mg | ||
| 4-8 years | 10mg | 10mg | ||
| 9-13 years | 8mg | 8mg | ||
| 14-18 years | 11mg | 15mg | 27mg | 10mg |
| 19-50 years | 8mg | 18mg | 27mg | 9mg |
| 51+ years | 8mg | 8mg |
Dietary iron is a great way to naturally and sustainably improve your iron levels for the long run. The Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf allows you to fortify your daily meals with a boost of iron without any side effects.
There are two types of iron available in our diets- Heme iron and Non-Heme iron.
Animal-based foods (meats, poultry, seafood, and fish) contain both Heme and Non-Heme iron.
Plant-based foods (vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.) only contain Non-Heme iron.
While our bodies absorb Heme iron more readily than Non-Heme iron, you can optimize the absorption of Non-Heme iron by pairing it with an acidic source like citrus. Lucky Iron products provide 6-8mg of bioavailable Non-Heme iron per use – making it a gentle and vegan-friendly source of iron.
Dietary iron is a great way to naturally and sustainably improve your iron levels for the long run. The Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf allows you to fortify your daily meals with a boost of iron without any side effects.
There are two types of iron available in our diets- Heme iron and Non-Heme iron.
Animal-based foods (meats, poultry, seafood, and fish) contain both Heme and Non-Heme iron.
Plant-based foods (vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.) only contain Non-Heme iron.
While our bodies absorb Heme iron more readily than Non-Heme iron, you can optimize the absorption of Non-Heme iron by pairing it with an acidic source like citrus. Lucky Iron products provide 6-8mg of bioavailable Non-Heme iron per use – making it a gentle and vegan-friendly source of iron.
In addition to the iron provided by the Lucky Iron Fish, some other iron-rich foods you can aim to incorporate in your diet include:
In addition to the iron provided by the Lucky Iron Fish, some other iron-rich foods you can aim to incorporate in your diet include:
That is the same as:
8oz of steak
1/2 cup of tofu
100g of seafood
8 cups of raw spinach
44g of liver
10 cups of raw broccoli
Whether it's soup, curry, or just water with a drop of citrus, bring your slightly acidified liquid to a boil.
Now let the iron fortification process take place. Leave it to boil for 10 minutes.
Just remove and clean your Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf carefully. Then enjoy your iron-fortified meal or drink!
Whether it's soup, curry, or just water with a drop of citrus, bring your slightly acidified liquid to a boil.
Now let the iron fortification process take place. Leave it to boil for 10 minutes.
Just remove and clean your Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf carefully. Then enjoy your iron-fortified meal or drink!
