I’ve been struggling with the symptoms of iron deficiency for a while. I’ve been reluctant to supplement, since iron pills commonly cause digestive distress, among other issues. But then I happened upon an ingenuous little invention called the Lucky Iron Fish.
The Lucky Iron Fish is essentially a small piece of iron (an iron ingot) shaped like a fish. You throw it in a pot of boiling water (with a tiny bit of acid, like lemon juice) or toss it into a liquid dish like soup or curry as it cooks. In the process, the fish releases absorbable iron (6-8 mg per 1 L of liquid) and, when used regularly, it helps to boost your levels of circulating and stored iron. (Don’t worry – if you use the fish as directed, it doesn’t change the taste of your food or drink.)
Unlike many iron supplements, the Lucky Iron Fish doesn’t come with unpleasant side effects and is safe for almost everyone. As a bonus, it’s supposed to survive five years of daily use. The company also does a lot of good work in developing countries in their pursuit of alleviating anemia on a global scale.