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How This Iron Fish Can Make You Strong And Save People’s Lives
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.
More info: luckyironfish.com | Facebook | Twitter (h/t: BBC)
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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EmilyWallace 9 years ago
Which is ideal for lots of people, but many in Cambodia cannot afford iron cookware. It explains it in the video.
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PatienceMinard-King 9 years ago
Luckyironfish.com when you buy one they donate one
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GabriellaLengyel 9 years ago
Yes, iron fish sure makes benefit in certain countries or regions, but we can use cooking our food iron pan and iron saucepan
BunBunny! 8 years ago
Anyway, go to a nutricionist. Not all anemies are from the same lack of nutrients! You can lack of iron, but it wont solve if you lack of vitamin D, for example :D Good luck!
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ShandyGarrison 9 years ago
All good for anemia, however for those with hemochromatosis undiagnosed, this could be deadly. An iron overload, commonly overlooked and mis
ReverendVeritas 8 years ago
This is a fantastic idea! I love acts of selflessness and kindness like this. We need a lot more people asking "What can I do to help the world?" instead of "What can the world give me for my help?"
MichelleB 8 years ago
Anemia frequently runs in families, as it does in mine. When I have symptoms of anemia it literally ruins my day as its all I can do to lift my head , out on my "game face" attempting to start..and ..finish..*yawn*.. whats on my daily itinerary. Pass this on it on to someone suffering with anemia you care about.
CELABelize 9 years ago
Great idea, we are talking about whether it would benefit indigenous communities here in Belize
PatienceMinard-King 9 years ago
Luckyironfish.com when you buy one they donate one.
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OlivierF't-nille 9 years ago
50% success 50% still ill. This miracle fish could have no effect, just like sucking on rusty nails. Nice try but chemical scam probable.
GGGeri 9 years ago
50% is still an improvement I'm sure they're grateful for.
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JeffSmith 9 years ago
Great Idea! But are they cooking in aluminum pots in these pictures? Isn't THAT more dangerous than iron deficiency? Kudos for the great invention Doc... but can we get these folks some safe cookware to cook with? http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/concerned-about-aluminum-dangers/
EmilyWallace 9 years ago
Which is ideal for lots of people, but many in Cambodia cannot afford iron cookware. It explains it in the video.
Load More Replies... PatienceMinard-King 9 years ago
Luckyironfish.com when you buy one they donate one
Load More Replies... GabriellaLengyel 9 years ago
Yes, iron fish sure makes benefit in certain countries or regions, but we can use cooking our food iron pan and iron saucepan
BunBunny! 8 years ago
Anyway, go to a nutricionist. Not all anemies are from the same lack of nutrients! You can lack of iron, but it wont solve if you lack of vitamin D, for example :D Good luck!
Load More Replies... ShandyGarrison 9 years ago
All good for anemia, however for those with hemochromatosis undiagnosed, this could be deadly. An iron overload, commonly overlooked and mis
ReverendVeritas 8 years ago
This is a fantastic idea! I love acts of selflessness and kindness like this. We need a lot more people asking "What can I do to help the world?" instead of "What can the world give me for my help?"
MichelleB 8 years ago
Anemia frequently runs in families, as it does in mine. When I have symptoms of anemia it literally ruins my day as its all I can do to lift my head , out on my "game face" attempting to start..and ..finish..*yawn*.. whats on my daily itinerary. Pass this on it on to someone suffering with anemia you care about.
CELABelize 9 years ago
Great idea, we are talking about whether it would benefit indigenous communities here in Belize
PatienceMinard-King 9 years ago
Luckyironfish.com when you buy one they donate one.
Load More Replies... OlivierF't-nille 9 years ago
50% success 50% still ill. This miracle fish could have no effect, just like sucking on rusty nails. Nice try but chemical scam probable.
GGGeri 9 years ago
50% is still an improvement I'm sure they're grateful for.
Load More Replies... JeffSmith 9 years ago
Great Idea! But are they cooking in aluminum pots in these pictures? Isn't THAT more dangerous than iron deficiency? Kudos for the great invention Doc... but can we get these folks some safe cookware to cook with? http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/concerned-about-aluminum-dangers/
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