Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN As many as 10 million people in the United States aren't getting enough iron, an essential nutrient the body uses to help red blood cells transport oxygen ...

There are more ways to get iron than a bloody steak. Experts share the why we need the mineral and the best iron-rich foods ...

Iron deficiency remains one of the most common nutritional shortfalls worldwide, affecting energy levels, cognitive function and overall vitality. Understanding which foods pack the most iron — and ...

Most of us default to the same handful of foods when we think about plant-based iron. Spinach, lentils, maybe some fortified ...

That unassuming dried fruit you probably walk past in the grocery store could be the solution to your afternoon energy slumps. While spinach has long held the reputation as the plant kingdom’s iron ...

Iron is found in both animal and plant-based foods. Red meats, such as beef, are among the best sources of iron. A 3-ounce serving of cooked ground beef packs 2.27 milligrams of iron, or 12.6% of the ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) advises that “most people” should be able to get all the iron they need by ...

The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn’t always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered that ...