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Special Considerations. 1  Heme and nonhemd iron are two forms of iron in foods. 2  Heme iron is found in meats, poultry, and fish. 3  NonHeme iron is found in both plant and animal foods. 4  Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body than nonheme iron. 5  However, heme iron can also promote the absorption of non-heme iron.
There are two forms of iron found in food: heme and non-heme. Heme iron, which is in meat, fish and poultry, is absorbed two to three times more efficiently than non-heme iron. Whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables all contain non-heme iron. To lower levels of iron, limit the heme-containing foods you eat. Legumes and beans make good choices for alternative sources of protein because they're high in protein and the iron they contain is not easily absorbed.