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Non-Haem iron is mostly found in vegetable products and eggs but can also be found in the liver, spleen and bone marrow in the form of Ferritin and Haemosiderin.

It is not absorbed as effectively as Haem iron. Hence, it is not a very effective choice for iron deficient people.

Haem iron is found in meat, seafood and poultry. It is absorbed more effectively than non-haem iron and it is an essential component of the red blood cells and provides the oxygen transport. Hence, it is better to consume haem iron-rich foods in case of iron deficiency.

Taking too much Haem Iron in the diet by people with abnormal iron metabolism is dangerous as well and may cause a disease such as hemochromatosis.

A humand body's daily iron intake requirements depend on the age and sex of the person:

Children (aged 1 to 3 years): 9 milligrams (mg)

Children (aged 4 to 8 years): 10mg

Boys (aged 9 to 13 years): 8mg

Boys (aged 14 to 18 years): 11mg

Girls (aged 9 to 13 years): 8mg

Girls (aged 14 to 18 years): 15mg

Men (adult): 8mg

Women (aged 19 to 50): 18mg

Women (51+): 8mg

Pregnant Women: 27mg

Iron is an important nutrient, which is required for many functions of the body The most important function is to make hemoglobin in red blood cells.

There are 2 types of iron in food:

Iron is an important nutrient, which is needed for many functions of the body, such as making hemoglobin in red blood cells. Our body can store iron but cannot make it. The only way to get iron is from Iron-rich foods.

Animal-based Iron Sources: