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Why You Feel Tired Despite Eating Iron- Food
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45 days agoIron Boost Fails: Why You Still Feel Tired Despite Eating Iron-Rich Foods
You’re loading up on spinach, red meat, and lentils—but the fatigue lingers. What gives? The problem may not be how much iron you're eating, but how well your body absorbs it.
Iron absorption is a complex process influenced by many factors. For starters, not all iron is created equal. Heme iron (found in animal products) is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron (from plant sources). But even then, absorption can be blocked by common dietary habits—like drinking coffee or tea with meals, or eating a lot of calcium-rich foods at the same time as iron.
Low stomach acid, certain medications, gut issues like celiac disease, or chronic inflammation can also interfere with iron absorption.
To improve absorption:
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C (like citrus, tomatoes, or bell peppers)
Avoid tea, coffee, and calcium supplements near meals
Talk to your doctor if fatigue persists—iron supplements or testing may be needed
Bottom line: If you’re eating well but still exhausted, the issue might not be what’s on your plate—but how your
body handles it.