Health effects of using a cast iron skillet

Cast iron cookware leaches small amounts of iron into the food. Anemics, and those with iron deficiencies, may benefit from this effect, though those with excess iron issues (for example, people with hemochromatosis) may suffer negative effects. [2][3]

  1. ^ "Cooking with Cast-Iron?". Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
  2. ^ "Techniques for Restoring an old Cast-Iron Skillet". Retrieved on 2007-12-30.


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