Iron
Iron is part of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of the blood. Iron helps because it's important in the formation of hemoglobin, which is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Although iron is part of the antioxidant enzyme catalase, iron is not generally considered an antioxidant, because too much iron can cause oxidative damage.
Functionality:
The body needs iron to transport oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is necessary for production of hemoglobin, and oxygenation of red blood cells, builds up blood quality, and increases resistance as well as increasing energy production. Iron also forms part of several enzymes and proteins in the body.
Deficiency Diseases:
Anaemia Overdose Disease: Cancer, Liver & Heart damage, Diabetes & Skin Changes
Deficiency Symptoms:
- Lethargy, poor concentration
- Pale skin and shortness of breath
- poor stamina
- Intestinal bleeding
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Nervousness
- Heart palpitations
Rich Sources:
Iron is found in Meat, Fish, Beans, Spinach, Molasses, Kelp, Brewer's yeast, Broccoli and Seeds.
Important for:
- Formation of haemoglobin
- Brain development
- Regulation of body temperature
- Binding oxygen to the blood cells
Best Suitable Composition:
Iron should be taken between meals with Vitamin C, while manganese, copper, molybdenum, vitamin A and the B group are also beneficial.
Recommended Daily Intake:
