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Will eating in an iron pan increase your iron?
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No: No...It requires iron rich foods and occasionally supplements.
Answered 2/2/2012
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Over time: This has been described with cast iron cookware (small absorption) though it is not the best way to replace iron in anemic patients who need larger amounts in a controlled manner.
Answered 8/29/2018
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No: The iron released from a pan used properly in cooking will not enter the food. It is not a reliable source of iron as any that enters the food would be extremely tiny. Take iron pills or iron rich food if your iron is low.
Answered 9/29/2014
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