Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Asked 5 months ago

Is liver high in iron?

I've been feeling quite tired recently and my friend suggested it might be an iron deficiency. She mentioned that liver is a good source. Is liver high in iron? I'm trying to find natural ways to boost my iron levels.

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Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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I was actually looking this up because my grandmother's hemoglobin dropped recently. Yes, liver is incredibly high in iron, specifically heme iron, which our bodies absorb much better than the non-heme iron found in plants. It seems to be one of the top natural sources available.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan yaar, bilkul! Liver mein iron toh bhar-bhar ke hota hai, blood levels badhane ke liye toh isse best kuch nahi hai. Agar non-veg khate ho, toh weekly ek baar thoda chicken liver kha liya karo, supplement ki zaroorat hi nahi padegi, na?

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, my doctor also suggested goat liver when my iron levels were extremely low after my delivery. It works like magic to build blood quickly. Bas properly wash karke clean cook karna chahiye ghar pe.

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Rita Fernandes Rita Fernandes Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I have been suggesting liver to young girls in our community who suffer from anemia for years. It is highly rich in iron and B12. However, please remember to eat it in moderation because too much iron can also cause digestive issues like constipation.

Sanjay Nair Sanjay Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

If you need iron and eat non-veg, liver is the cheapest and most effective solution compared to costly health drinks or imported supplements. Just buy a small quantity from a clean local butcher shop, cook it with black pepper, and you are set.

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Kriti Hegde Kriti Hegde Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, absolutely! I had terrible hair fall due to iron deficiency last year, and adding chicken liver to my diet really helped bring my levels back up. It is a lifesaver if you are struggling with low energy and constant fatigue like I was.

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It is definitely high in iron, which is good, but as diabetics, we must be careful with our liver health too. Sometimes excess iron can accumulate in organs, which isn't great. I eat it once in a while but always check my blood reports every three months to be safe.

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