Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN As many as 10 million people in the United States aren't getting enough iron, an ...

Iron-rich foods, paired with vitamin C and smart supplementation, can prevent iron deficiency anemia while supporting energy metabolism, brain function, and immunity across the lifespan. Balanced ...

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 ...

Many plant-based foods—including white beans, lentils, tofu, and spinach—are rich in iron, supporting oxygen transport, energy, and immune health. Since non-heme iron from plants isn’t absorbed as ...

How much vitamin C you need per day depends on your age, sex, pregnancy and lactation status, and if you smoke. Here are the guidelines and general limits.