Christopher Charles
The Lucky Iron Fish
Guelph
Canada
c.charles@luckyironfish.com
Iron deficiency anemia is a common concern growing in the region of South-East Asia. Iron deficiency can lead to the weakening of the immune system and cognitive impairment in developmental stages towards children and pregnant women. The iron fish was made to defend against this ailment.
The fish, slightly acidified by lemon juice, only needs to be placed in the pot when water is boiling or cooking. The iron will be naturally released into the food or water that the villagers consume. This has halved the incidences of clinical anemia and increased the circulation of iron.
Since iron deficiency is most prominent in South-East Asian areas, Dr. Charles built his research base in that region. The product targets mainly Cambodia, which has a 44% population rate of acquiring anemia from the Cambodian Demographic and Health Survey (2010). The first set of trials was unsuccessful but the second of trials after further improvements where the fish was used everyday for nine months, proved to be positive and women’s iron levels rose significantly. The positive effects of the Iron Fish are not just retained to health benefits but also towards the economical and social respects of Cambodia. The Lucky Iron Fish is currently partnered with multiple NGO’s in Cambodia for distribution of the fish. The fish is made by scrap metals from local metal workers, which stimulates small businesses across Cambodia.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Cambodia
Price range (USD): Contact supplier for quote
Available online: yes
Dimensions: Size of a Bar of Soap