- Iron is an essential mineral. Most of the iron in the body is found in the hemoglobin of red blood cells and in the myoglobin of muscle cells.
- Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to cells all over the body.
- Iron is needed for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. Iron is also necessary to maintain healthy cells, skin, hair, and nails It also has other important roles in the body.
Foods:
- Red meat, Mutton, fish and chicken
- Liver
- Seafood.
- Beans and Legumes like lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, soybeans, and peanuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Quinoa
- Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, Broccoli.
- Iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas.
- Peas.
- Dark chocolate
Supplementation:
- Iron is most commonly used for preventing and treating anemia caused by low iron levels.
- It is also used for anemia caused by abnormal heavy bleeding during menstrual periods (menorrhagia), pregnancy, or kidney problems.
- To improve levels of red blood cells in people with a long-term illness (anemia of chronic disease).
- To improve levels of healthy red blood cells (anemia) due to iron deficiency.
- To improve Memory and thinking skills (cognitive function) in growing ages.
- To improve heart function and health.
- To treat Restless leg syndrome.
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References:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-912/iron
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/features/iron-supplements
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-iron-rich-foods#9.-Broccoli