Iron for energy (Iron)

Member Name: mumsymary

Product:	Iron
Date:	13/11/02 (181 review reads)
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Iron

Iron is a mineral .an important component of haemoglobin. Haemaglobin transports oxygen around the bodyAn iron deficiency causes anaemia .
Several times when I have gone to give blood I have been rejected because my iron levels are not high enough, I usually find this happens when I have a period.
It is important for a pregnant woman to have a good iron supply usually iron tablets are prescribed
So I usually take a multi vitamin + iron around this time to give my body a boost.
Iron is found naturally in foods. The best source red meat and liver. Although vegetarians may have low iron levels, Iron is also found in eggs, wholegrain cereals and pulses, and some vegetables. But is not so easily absorbed into the body from these sources as meat and liver.
Absorption is increased by vit C
Absorption is reduced by tannin. So it is best to drink tea after a meal rather than with it.
There are many iron pills or vitamins + iron on sale at pharmacy counters everywhere.
Thanks for reading.Mary

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