People need iron at every stage of their lives and those needs vary with age and lifestyle. So how do you help your body absorb enough dietary iron to ensure that all its cells are nourished? Infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, vegetarians, blood donors, and senior citizens can all be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
The importance of iron in the diet has been known for a long time. Ancient Greek medical writings point out the importance of iron-containing foods. In medieval France and England, iron, in the form of fine metal filings dissolved in wine, was given to treat anemia.
