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Iron And
Health
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Iron is a mineral that is essential to the health and functioning of
the body. Deficiencies in iron can have serious consequences for overall
health and energy levels. While iron is, of course, important for both
sexes, it is of particular importance to women, due to certain biological
and reproductive factors. However, world wide, many people do not meet
the minimum suggested daily intake of iron, resulting in a variety of
health problems that range from the mild, which simply increasing the
daily iron intake could remedy, to the severe, which often require more
complex treatments, but could have been avoided by sufficient daily
iron consumption.
Iron serves several purposes within the body. One of the most important
functions of iron is its role is oxygenating the blood. Another essential
action of iron is energy metabolism. It is a factor of the neurodevelopment
of babies as they grow and develop in the uterus. Iron serves to promote
the important functioning of the body’s immune system, particularly
in the production of the white blood cells essential to fighting infection
and disease. The body needs iron in order to make proper use of the
B vitamins.
Women, because of their role in reproduction, need to be especially
sure that their iron levels are sufficient during pregnancy, as the
health growth and development of their babies depends on it. Because
of blood loss during menstruation, most women need to take a little
extra precaution during that time period to make sure their iron levels
stay at recommended levels.
Iron deficiencies can cause a variety of health problems. Anemia is
by far the most common, and results in weakness, fatigue and – to the
detriment especially of school children – an inability to concentrate
properly. Oxygen is one of the most important life giving forces of
the body, and due to the essential role of iron in seeing to it that
oxygen reaches all parts of the body, via the blood, general feelings
of health and well-being rely on proper iron levels.
Dietary supplements that include iron as well as iron enriched foods
play an important role world wide in achieving the recommended daily
iron requirements. However, like any other dietary supplement or medicine,
iron supplements must be used properly to be effective and to avoid
inducing other serious health problems.
An overdose of iron in small children can be fatal. Always keep iron
supplements and vitamins that contain iron well out of the reach of
children. A reminder for parents who wisely make use of a daily multivitamin
and iron supplement for their children – if you are using those brightly
colored, cartoon character types, always be sure to stress to your children
that those are powerful medicines, not candy. That way, if – and mistakes
do happen once in a while – the bottle is accidentally left down and
the child does find it, they are less likely to overdose themselves
with it and more likely to call it to your attention that you left it
in their reach.
Iron is an essential nutrient for some of the body’s most vital functions.
For many years, dietary supplements have been a safe and trusted means
of making sure to meet the recommended daily iron intake levels. When
used properly, iron supplements are a good choice for helping to keep
the body strong and healthy.
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