Heme iron sources typically come from animal sources, such as meat, poultry and fish. Non-heme sources come more from plant foods and eggs. Heme iron is absorbed into the body more readily than non-heme iron. Either type of iron is absorbed better if it is eaten with food high in Vitamin C such as oranges, kiwi, grapefruit and cantaloupe. IRON carries oxygen in the hemoglobin or your red blood cells.
IRON helps to take carbon dioxide away from the red blood cells.
IRON protects you from infections as part of an enzyme in your immune system. Anemia is a side effect of not getting enough iron in your diet. Anemia is not a symptom of just one health problem, but is typically caused from iron deficiency. Other symptoms of anemia include pale skin, headache, weakness, lack of concentration, or irritability.