Eating red meat is not a guarantee that you're getting sufficient iron from the diet. The daily requirement is 15mg for men and older women, 18mg for pre-menopausal women. An 8 oz lean steak provides 6mg, a large egg (yolk) only 1.6mg. The type of iron found in many vegetables isn't very well absorbed.

To supplement or not is one of those "gray areas" ... It's likely not a concern if you're younger or engaged in vigorous exercise. If you're over 50 and you're concerned about heart and blood vessel health - don't guess. Ask your doctor to check your stored iron levels .. it's a simple blood test called "serum ferritin". Then you'll know for sure.


Doreen