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Iron is the mineral that appears 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. This 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 lack in iron levels 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 consuming the
proper levels. 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
antiacids, and drinking too much coffee or tea.
The chemical symbol for Iron is "Fe".
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