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Does meat help prevent iron deficiency anemia?

Male  29 years old 2018-05-07
I am anaemic, and the doctor advises me to eat more meat. . Why does meat help prevent iron deficiency anemia?

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  • BY Mamie Doris 2018-05-07
    Meat contains a lot of iron and it is well absorbed. Unlike iron in plants, most of the iron in pork, beef, lamb, poultry, fish and other meats is "heme iron", which not only has a lot of content, but also has a high absorption rate, which can reach 10%~25& #xFF05;, far more than plant foods.
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