Question
How long does it take for iron to be completely absorbed in the human body? Does apple affect iron absorption?
Answer
Based on your description, iron is one of the essential trace elements needed by the human body. Among all the essential trace elements, iron is second only to calcium in importance and is also present in higher quantities within the body. It is recommended that you obtain iron from animal-based foods such as animal blood, liver, chicken gizzards, kidneys of beef and lamb, soybeans, black fungus, sesame paste, beef, and mutton. Additionally, you can get iron from lean meat, brown sugar, egg yolks, kidneys of pigs and sheep, nuts, beer yeast, seaweed, caramel syrup, and whole wheat. Although fish, grains, spinach, beans, peas, mustard leaves, legumes, and seeds (such as pumpkin seeds and cucumber seeds) have lower iron content, they are also sources of iron. The iron content in milk, vegetables, and fruits is extremely low.