We all need Iron

I read an article this week about Iron “Focus on Iron” I thought I would share it with you. It was written by Jenny Bodenhan BA ( Hons) Dip ION MBANT . Below are few points taken from it. We all need Iron Sometimes we think we only need iron if I’m feeling tired, exhausted, been extremely busy or extremely stress, we may feel for a pick me up. The true fact is our need for iron varies. Iron is an essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via haemoglobin in red blood cells) and for oxidation by cells Ø Children need iron to strengthen their muscles and production of blood Ø Women need Iron when menstruating Ø Women on general Ø Pregnant women Ø Women who are post-menopausal Ø Men in general, although they rarely do need extra iron IRON DEFIECIENCY When the body is low in Iron you may notice some of these symptoms: Ø Fatigue Ø Irritability Ø ...