Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron-rich foods: grass-fed red meat, liver and organ meats (highest bioavailable heme iron), dark leafy greens, lentils, beans, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, blackstrap molasses, pair plant-based iron sources with vitamin C foods (citrus, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli) to enhance absorption, avoid iron blockers (coffee, tea, dairy, calcium supplements) within 2 hours of iron-rich meals or supplements, cook in cast iron pans (increases iron content of food), adequate protein for hemoglobin production, if vegetarian/vegan: supplement is often necessary despite good diet.