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Iron is the critical nutrient that feeds your body and your brain. It helps your blood move the oxygen from lungs to your muscles, organs, and the rest of the body.

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells.

Though everyone is susceptible to developing iron deficiency or anemia at different times in their lives, particular groups of people are more at risk than others.

Iron deficiency is most commonly seen in:

Iron is the critical nutrient that feeds your body and your brain. It helps your blood move the oxygen from lungs to your muscles, organs, and the rest of the body.

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells.

Though everyone is susceptible to developing iron deficiency or anemia at different times in their lives, particular groups of people are more at risk than others.

Iron deficiency is most commonly seen in:

The causes and symptoms of iron deficiency differ from person to person depending on their lifestyle and life stage.

If left untreated, iron deficiency can make people more susceptible to illness and infection.

It is commonly underdiagnosed and can often go unaddressed due to symptoms mimicking other common struggles such as low energy, poor immunity etc.

The causes and symptoms of iron deficiency differ from person to person depending on their lifestyle and life stage.

If left untreated, iron deficiency can make people more susceptible to illness and infection.

It is commonly underdiagnosed and can often go unaddressed due to symptoms mimicking other common struggles such as low energy, poor immunity etc.

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Iron deficiency risk assessment

Iron deficiency risk assessment

Not sure if you have low iron?
Take our quiz to see if you have any symptoms of iron deficiency.

If you have concerns about your iron levels, please speak to your doctor.

Not sure if you have low iron?
Take our quiz to see if you have any symptoms of iron deficiency.

If you have concerns about your iron levels, please speak to your doctor.

How much iron do you need?

Your iron needs can vary based on multiple factors such as age, lifestyle, dietary restrictions. Per USDA and Health Canada, the average daily recommended iron intake is as follows:



Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation
0-6 months 0.27mg 0.27mg
7-12 months 11mg 11mg
1-3 years 7mg 7mg
4-8 years 10mg 10mg
9-13 years 8mg 8mg
14-18 years 11mg 15mg 27mg 10mg
19-50 years 8mg 18mg 27mg 9mg
51+ years 8mg 8mg
Graph of the iron released by the Lucky Iron Fish compared to daily iron intake requirements

Meeting your daily iron needs just got easier

Meeting your daily iron needs just got easier

Dietary iron is a great way to naturally and sustainably improve your iron levels for the long run. The Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf allows you to fortify your daily meals with a boost of iron without any side effects

There are two types of iron available in our diets- Heme iron and Non-Heme iron. 

Animal-based foods (meats, poultry, seafood, and fish) contain both Heme and Non-Heme iron.

Plant-based foods (vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.) only contain Non-Heme iron.

While our bodies absorb Heme iron more readily than Non-Heme iron, you can optimize the absorption of Non-Heme iron by pairing it with an acidic source like citrus. Lucky Iron products provide 6-8mg of bioavailable Non-Heme iron per use – making it a gentle and vegan-friendly source of iron.

Dietary iron is a great way to naturally and sustainably improve your iron levels for the long run. The Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf allows you to fortify your daily meals with a boost of iron without any side effects

There are two types of iron available in our diets- Heme iron and Non-Heme iron. 

Animal-based foods (meats, poultry, seafood, and fish) contain both Heme and Non-Heme iron.

Plant-based foods (vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.) only contain Non-Heme iron.

While our bodies absorb Heme iron more readily than Non-Heme iron, you can optimize the absorption of Non-Heme iron by pairing it with an acidic source like citrus. Lucky Iron products provide 6-8mg of bioavailable Non-Heme iron per use – making it a gentle and vegan-friendly source of iron.

In addition to the iron provided by the Lucky Iron Fish, some other iron-rich foods you can aim to incorporate in your diet include:

  • Legumes- such as chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, kidney beans
  • Liver and other Organ Meats
  • Dark leafy vegetables (spinach, kale)
  • Shellfish- such as oysters, clams, mussels
  • Nuts & seeds, especially pumpkin seeds
  • Steak and other red meats
  • Tofu, Quinoa, Broccoli, and more
  • Chicken, Turkey, Duck and other poultry

In addition to the iron provided by the Lucky Iron Fish, some other iron-rich foods you can aim to incorporate in your diet include:

  • Legumes- such as chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, kidney beans
  • Liver and other Organ Meats
  • Dark leafy vegetables (spinach, kale)
  • Shellfish- such as oysters, clams, mussels
  • Nuts & seeds, especially pumpkin seeds
  • Steak and other red meats
  • Tofu, Quinoa, Broccoli, and more
  • Chicken, Turkey, Duck and other poultry

A single use of Lucky Iron Life releases 6–8mg of absorbable iron

That is the same as:


8oz of steak contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

8oz of steak


1/2 cup of tofu contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

1/2 cup of tofu


100g of seafood contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

100g of seafood


8 cups of spinach contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

8 cups of raw spinach


44g of liver contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

44g of liver


10 cups of broccoli contains 6-8mg of absorbable iron, equivalent to one use of the Lucky Iron Fish

10 cups of raw broccoli

How the Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf works

How the Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf works

1. Boil 1L of liquid

Whether it's soup, curry, or just water with a drop of citrus, bring your slightly acidified liquid to a boil. 

2. Add the Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf

Now let the iron fortification process take place. Leave it to boil for 10 minutes. 

3. 10 minutes later, enjoy!

Just remove and clean your Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf carefully. Then enjoy your iron-fortified meal or drink!

1. Boil 1L of liquid

Whether it's soup, curry, or just water with a drop of citrus, bring your slightly acidified liquid to a boil. 

2. Add the Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf

Now let the iron fortification process take place. Leave it to boil for 10 minutes. 

3. 10 minutes later, enjoy!

Just remove and clean your Lucky Iron Fish/Leaf carefully. Then enjoy your iron-fortified meal or drink!

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