Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Source: News-Medical.Net

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately boost ferritin, though clinical relevance remains uncertain compared to iron supplements.

Can eating more steak and burgers fix iron deficiency? New research reveals red meat’s power to lift hemoglobin levels in women—but there’s a catch.
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