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Non-Haem iron is mostly found in vegetable products and eggs but can also be found in the liver, spleen and bone marrow in the form of Ferritin and Haemosiderin.

It is not absorbed as effectively as Haem iron. Hence, it is not a very effective choice for iron deficient people.

Haem iron is found in meat, seafood and poultry. It is absorbed more effectively than non-haem iron and it is an essential component of the red blood cells and provides the oxygen transport. Hence, it is better to consume haem iron-rich foods in case of iron deficiency.

Taking too much Haem Iron in the diet by people with abnormal iron metabolism is dangerous as well and may cause a disease such as hemochromatosis.