| Iron is the mineral
that occurs in the greatest amount in the blood. The most important function of
Iron in the human body is helping the production of both hemoglobin and
myoglobin. Myoglobin is a form of hemoglobin found in muscles. Iron is also
involved in the oxygenation of your body's red blood cells. The mineral
iron is also needed for energy production and a healthy strong immune system.
About 58% of the North American population consume less than
the recommended daily amount RDA of iron. Iron deficiency is the single most
common nutrient deficiency in the world today.
People who are not getting enough iron may suffer
from: anemia, hair problems and loss, swallowing problems, digestive troubles,
dizziness, fatigue, spoon shaped fingernails, nervousness, obesity, slow
reaction, fragile bones.
Strenuous exercise and athletic training reduces
the iron in the persons body.
Iron deficiency is most often the result of not
taking enough. Good health supplements with iron and other essential minerals is
a good way to insure necessary intake of iron. You can loose iron by: intestinal
bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, poor digestion, long-term illness,
ulcers, heavy use of anti-acids, and drinking too much coffee or tea.
Iron is also known as:
Iron sulfate, Chelated iron (the
chemical symbol for Iron is "Fe")
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