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Supplementing iron with bok choy is the right choice because it is easy to find and cheap. Photo: Kieu Vu
Supplementing iron with bok choy is the right choice because it is easy to find and cheap. Photo: Kieu Vu

Supplement iron for the body with bok choy: Which profession should workers use?

Kiều Vũ (Theo ISN) - báo lao động 12/01/2026 08:46 (GMT+7)

Supplementing iron for the body is something that heavy-duty workers such as construction workers, well workers, mechanics, and miners need to pay attention to.

Heavy-handed workers such as construction workers, pond workers, mechanics, miners or farmers are the group that need more iron than usual.

Chives are a familiar green vegetable in meals, not only easy to prepare but also provide many important micronutrients, especially plant iron.

It plays an essential role in the formation of hemoglobin, which helps transport oxygen in the blood, thereby maintaining endurance and alertness at work. Therefore, some groups of workers according to their occupational characteristics should supplement bok choy to prevent iron deficiency and improve labor productivity.

First of all, heavy-duty workers such as construction workers, pond workers, mechanics, miners or farmers are the group that need more iron than usual. High intensity of exercise causes the body to consume energy quickly, easily leading to fatigue and physical decline if micronutrient deficiency. Iron in bok choy helps increase the ability to transport oxygen to muscles, thereby reducing the feeling of lethargy and helping workers maintain endurance throughout a long working day.

Second, groups of workers working in shifts, especially night shifts such as factory workers, logistics workers, security guards or medical staff should also regularly eat bok choy. Disrupting your circadian rhythm can affect blood formation and metabolism, making the body susceptible to iron and B vitamins. bok choy not only supplements iron but is also rich in folic acid and fiber, supports the circulatory system and helps the body adapt better to unstable work intensity.

Third, female workers in the garment, food processing, service or production lines are at high risk of iron deficiency. Women often lose iron through their menstrual cycle, while the work is repetitive, less active but prolonged, easily causing sluggish fatigue. Adding bok choy to your daily meals is a simple, economical and suitable solution, because this vegetable is light on the stomach, low in calories but rich in micronutrients.

However, for the iron in bok choy to be effectively absorbed, workers need to eat properly. You should combine bok choy with foods rich in vitamin C such as tomatoes, bell peppers, oranges, lemons and limit drinking tea or coffee right after meals because they hinder iron absorption. Chips should be stir-fried quickly, steamed or boiled until cooked to retain maximum nutrients.

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