Iron

Iron

Iron is an essential mineral that helps the body grow and develop, and is involved in many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, hemoglobin synthesis, hormone production, and immune system regulation.

  • Immune System Support

  • Oxygen Transport

    Iron helps produce hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body, providing energy for daily life.

  • Blood Cell Production

    Iron is needed to make new blood cells, which can replace those lost through blood donations.

  • Hormone Production Used for Pain Management

    Iron is used by the body to make some hormones.It’s an essential amino acid that plays a key role in the proper functioning of your nervous system.

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  • Food

    Good sources of iron include: Red meat and offal, Iron-fortified breakfast cereals, Beans (red kidney beans, edamame beans, chickpeas), Nuts, Dried fruit (dried apricots), Soy bean flour

  • Supplements

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Sources