Effective ways to increase the absorption of iron
- Vitamin C promotes iron absorption, so it is recommended to include in the diet of fruits and berries rich in vitamin C.
- Discard the milk. Milk binds iron in the intestine and removes it from the body. So if you have a lunch dish, rich in iron, a glass of milk will bring benefit to a minimum. Milk can be drunk only after 5-6 hours!
- Love tea and coffee? Will have to abandon them. Tannins, which are very abundant in tea and coffee hinder the absorption of iron. Try not to drink tea meat.
- A little sauerkraut and pickles for lunch will help speed up the absorption of iron due to the fact that a beneficial effect on the acidity and improve the fermentation.
Diseases of the stomach and intestines is one of the causes of anemia
Iron is absorbed in only one place in the gastrointestinal tract. If you have gastritis, duodenitis or ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, the desired and much needed trace mineral will not be absorbed. In such cases, the drug administered injection, but cure the symptoms, you will once again restore the body's ability to absorb iron in full.
What foods contain iron?
Meat and liver are traditionally considered to be the best suppliers of this trace element. But for those who do not want to include plenty of meat in the diet, you can offer parsley, spinach and arugula. These herbs are easily grown on the balcony and windowsill.
