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You may be eligible to save money on your prescription by
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What is iron?

Iron is a naturally occurring mineral that is an important part of hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen to all parts of the body). As such, the body needs adequate amounts of iron for normal body functions such as growth, development, and metabolism.1

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DID YOU KNOW?

Iron is represented by the symbol [Fe] in medicine and science.

What is my recommended daily iron intake?

Everybody’s iron nutritional requirements will differ depending on their age, gender, and other health and dietary characteristics. The information below is based on healthy individuals without health issues.1

Recommended iron intake for men1

Recommended iron intake for women1

Recommended iron intake for pregnant women1

Recommended iron intake for breastfeeding women1

What is my recommended daily iron intake if I am a vegetarian?

Since vegetarians do not eat meat, they are unable to absorb iron from meats. Instead, they receive all their iron from plant-based foods, which is generally more difficult to absorb.1

The recommended daily intake of iron for vegetarians is usually 1.8 times greater than for people who eat meat.1

1.8x greater for vegetarians

What are some iron-rich foods that I can incorporate into my daily meals?

Certain foods have higher levels of iron than others. Below are some of the top 10 iron-rich foods that you can incorporate into your daily meals.1

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Oysters

  • 3 ounces has 8 mg of
    iron
  • Cooked with moist heat

44% of daily value

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White beans (canned)

  • 1 cup has 8 mg of iron

44% of daily value

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Dark chocolate

  • Must be 45-69% cacao
    solids

39% of daily value

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Liver (beef)

  • 3 ounces has 5 mg of iron
  • Pan fried

28% of daily value

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Lentils

  • 12 cup has 3 mg of iron
  • Boiled and drained

17% of daily value

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Spinach

  • 12 cup has 3 mg of iron
  • Boiled and drained

17% of daily value

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Tofu (firm)

  • 12 cup has 3 mg of iron

17% of daily value

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Kidney beans (canned)

  • 12 cup has 2 mg of iron

11% of daily value

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Sardines (canned Atlantic)

  • 112 cup has 2 mg of iron

11% of daily value

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Chickpeas

  • 12 cup has 2 mg of iron
  • Boiled and drained

11% of daily value

It is important to note that treating iron-deficiency anemia cannot be done with diet alone. Talk to your doctor about how iron-rich foods can complement your daily iron supplements.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that drinking orange juice or eating foods that are rich in vitamin C can help with how your body absorbs iron?1
References:
  1. National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. Iron: fact sheet for health professionalshttps://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/#change. Updated April 5, 2022, Accessed May 2022.

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