Nearly one in three Americans may need to add more foods containing high levels of iron into their diet, according to 2024 research published in JAMA Network Open. The researchers warn that low 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 ...

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 ...