- Target patients：Those with chronic anemia or iron deficiency anemia.
- About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, and 3% of men do not have enough iron in their body.
- Suggested foods (iron-rich foods)：
- Proteins：Beef or chicken liver, pork and pork loin, sausage, beef, sardines, oyster, egg yolk, soybeans.
- Fruits & vegetables：Raisins, spinach, cherries, parsley, beans, lentils, peas, dates, apples, pumpkin, sesame, or squash seeds.
- Carbohydrates：Brown rice, oatmeal, wheat germ.
- Increasing vitamin C rich foods such as oranges and guavas, can also help promote the absorption of iron.
- Limit the amount of coffee, tea or calcium-rich foods which may hinder iron absorption.
- Talk to a nutritionist or health care provider for possible need of supplements. Although iron toxicity from food sources is rare, deadly overdoses are possible with supplements.
High Iron Diet
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