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What are haem iron foods

Animal sources easily absorbed

What are non haem iron foods

Plants and vegetables not easily absorbed

What slows down iron absorption

Tea and coffee

What helps the absorption of iron

Vitamen c

What does a lack of iron cause

Tiredness, brittle nails, pale skin the results are anemia