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It really can make up for it
Although iron pots can supplement iron elements
The effect is very very limited!
When cooking with an iron pan, especially acidic foods such as tomatoes, vinegar, etc., the iron pan will release trace amounts of iron into the food.
However, this iron is mainly inorganic iron (non-heme iron) , which is difficult for the human body to absorb and utilize, and its iron supplement effect is limited, and it cannot replace iron intake in the diet!
If you want to supplement iron efficiently, give priority to heme iron from animal foods such as beef, mutton, pork, animal blood, and animal offal.
If it can be paired with fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, it will be more conducive to iron absorption.
However, please note: vegetables such as amaranth, bamboo shoots, spinach, and water spinach have high levels of oxalic acid and phytic acid, which will affect the absorption and utilization of iron. It is recommended to blanch them before eating them with high-iron foods.
In short, a balanced diet is the key to iron supplementation. Patients with iron deficiency anemia should supplement iron under the guidance of a doctor.
