We Chinese enjoyed cooking food in iron pots.
I heard that cooking in an iron pot can supplement iron, and this statement has a certain scientific basis.
The iron in the iron pot can be absorbed through food and enter the human body, playing a role in replenishing iron in the body.
Especially in acidic environments, such as cooking acidic foods, iron is more easily released.
However, the effect of this method of iron supplementation is not very significant, because the iron release in the iron pot is relatively small, and there is a possibility that it is reduced by the influence of other components in the food.
So someone opened his mind and made up for iron by eating iron nails.
To most people, this practice sounds strange and even a little crazy.
However, many people agree that this method is a good way to treat anemia, a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the blood.
This home remedy only requires an apple and some iron nails. Wash and dry the apples, then stick nails into the apples and let them sit for 12 hours.
Finally, remove the nails and eat the apple. To treat anemia, it is necessary to repeat this process for at least 7 days.
This is because the apple absorbs the iron in the nail, and the iron is then simply incorporated into the apple. When we eat this apple, our body absorbs and processes iron, which helps prevent anemia.
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough hemoglobin, often making people feel tired, weak, and the skin can become pale. However, by eating this iron-rich apple, you can prevent anemia!
It sounds like pseudoscience, but there have been experiments.
A foreign grandmother did an interesting experiment in which she nailed 8 small nails into an apple and then let mice eat the apple.
It turned out that the mice that ate this apple had as much hemoglobin as mice that took iron supplements! Moreover, the mice that eat this apple will feel fuller.
However, small nails nailed to apples can contain toxic substances, so toxicity testing must be performed before use.
Some sources say that it is enough to disinfect the nails with alcohol.
Of course, if you want to use this method to treat anemia, it is best to consult a doctor first!
Some people need extra iron, such as iron deficiency due to bleeding, pregnancy, hunger or nutritional deficiencies.
If you find that you often feel tired, weak, dizzy and other symptoms, it may be anemia caused by iron deficiency!
However, this method is a last resort, and now that everyone has money, there is no need to risk trying this method of iron supplementation.
Some ways to prevent or treat anemia include:
- Eat a balanced diet: Consume enough nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Iron supplementation: Use iron-containing supplements or oral iron as recommended by your doctor.
- Vitamin B12 or folic acid supplementation: Use supplements containing vitamin B12 or folic acid as recommended by your doctor.
- Dealing with diseases or symptoms: such as treating ulcers, stopping bleeding, etc.
- Blood transfusion: Blood transfusions may be needed when the anaemia is very severe or other treatments are ineffective.
In conclusion, if you suspect you have anemia or need iron or other nutrient supplements, consult your doctor for the best advice.
Eat more iron-rich foods, such as lean meats, vegetables and fruits, to stay healthy and energetic!
Reference:
https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=US7938890
https://esveske.github.io/pdf/2000/z00-2302filip_p.pdf