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Iron-Rich Blood BoostersOften, blood donors who are temporarily deferred have
hemoglobin levels that fall below our requirements on
the day that they attempt to donate. Hemoglobin is
the oxygen-carrying pigment and major protein in the
red blood cells. Hemoglobin levels necessary to donate
blood are established to insure that you remain healthy.
You may have There are two types of iron-rich foods: Heme Iron from animals, poultry and fish and Non-Heme Iron from fruits, vegetables and grains. Heme Iron is more readily absorbed than Non-Heme Iron.
 Additionally, there are other foods that can aid or inhibit the absorption of iron. For instance, foods that are high in Vitamin C aid in the body’s absorption of iron.
...About Spinach
Spinach is rich in iron. But spinach also contains an iron-absorption inhibitor, oxalic acid, which is soluble in water. If you cook and drain your spinach before you eat it, more iron can be absorbed by your body! © 2008 Community Blood Council of
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greater success the next time you try to
donate if you eat iron-rich foods well in advance of your
donation. On a regular daily basis men need 10 mg of
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| 11-15-04 | Kudos to the NJ Department of Labor! |
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