A lucky iron fish invented by Canadian Dr. Christopher
Charles could soon make iron deficiency a thing of the past. 2 billion people
are anemic, making it the most common nutritional problem in the world, and
supplements are unavailable or too expensive for many. Dr. Charles’ fish
provides 75% of an adult’s daily recommended intake of iron.
“Boil up water or soup with the iron fish for at least 10
minutes…you can then take it out. Now add a little lemon juice which is
important for the absorption of the iron,” explains the doctor. Food cooked
this way will not taste differently, and the fish itself lasts for many years.
Over 2,500 are now using the fish in Cambodia, and trials
show that half of those who took part in the study were no longer anemic after
12 months. The fish design could be adapted to make it culturally suitable for
other countries as well.
2 billion people are anemic and suffer from iron deficiency
Almost 50% of Cambodians are affected by this illness
Just “boil up water or soup with the iron fish for at least
10 minutes…” – it’s that simple
Dr. Charles’ fish provides 75% of an adult’s daily
recommended intake of iron
Half of the villagers who used the iron fish in cooking were no longer anaemic after a
year
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