Question
What is the best way to supplement iron for babies? I hope it can be achieved through dietary supplements, including both animal and plant sources.
Answer
When supplementing iron for babies, you can obtain heme iron from animal sources such as meat, fish, shellfish, and poultry, which is easy for the body to absorb. Additionally, leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grains, dried fruits, and other plant-based foods also contain iron, but it is non-heme iron and requires specific conditions for effective absorption. The iron in egg yolks is mostly non-heme iron as well. It is recommended to combine different types of food to ensure that babies receive enough iron.