Hormones & Metabolism
Iron
Fe — Element #26
An essential mineral the body uses to carry oxygen in the blood, produce energy, and build many enzymes. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world — and at the same time,...
Helps with
- Essential Building Block Of Hemoglobin, The Protein That Carries Oxygen From Lungs To Tissues
- Required For Energy Production At The Cellular Level
- Required For Normal Cognitive Development In Children
- Heme Iron From Animal Foods Is Absorbed More Efficiently Than Non-Heme Iron From Plant Foods
Note Do not supplement iron without confirming deficiency through bloodwork — excess iron is genuinely harmful Note Iron overload causes oxidative damage to liver, heart, and pancreas over time