Iron
Iron, is a mineral found in two ionic forms in the body;in a reduced state as ferrous iron and in an oxidized state as ferric iron. Most of the iron in the body is found in the hemoglobin of red blood cells and in the myoglobin of muscle cells where it is required for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport.
Iron also functions in the electron transport chain and other energy cycles. It is also an essential cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
 | Multivitamins and Iron tablets contain Vitamins A-E plus iron at 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance to safeguard against nutritional deficiencies. These vitamins are required for the maintenance of the nervous system and the generation of energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Iron is essential for blood health and is required in the maintenance of the immune system. People who eat a low level of meat, or those who suffer from heavy menstrual periods may wish to supplement with this product. This formula is suitable for vegetarians. | | | £1.00 Quantity
 | | |  | Multivitamins and Iron tablets contain Vitamins A-E plus iron at 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance to safeguard against nutritional deficiencies. These vitamins are required for the maintenance of the nervous system and the generation of energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Iron is essential for blood health and is required in the maintenance of the immune system. People who eat a low level of meat, or those who suffer from heavy menstrual periods may wish to supplement with this product. This formula is suitable for vegetarians. | | | £2.25 Quantity
 | | |  | Iron Supplement 8mg 150's | | | £3.28 Quantity
 | | |  | Vega Iron Bisglycinate 50mg (Non Constipating) 120s. Iron is a very essential mineral required in the body for the production of haemoglobin and myoglobin. Haemoglobin is a pigment found in red blood cells which is responsible for carrying oxygen to every living cell in the body. | | | £3.71 Quantity
 | | |  | A formulation providing essential iron | | | £4.49 Quantity
 | | |  | Helps in the formation of healthy blood cells | | | £4.49 Quantity
 | | |  | HealthAid Haemovit Liquid Gold includes ginkgo biloba, ginseng, muira puma, sarsaparilla. Specially formulated to provide iron, vitamin B12, and other important nutrients to help safeguard dietary intake, it helps to maintain a healthy blood circulation. | | | £5.99 Quantity
 | | |  | Floradix is a nutrious Food Supplement which provides organic iron, extracts of carefully selected herbs, delicious fruits, vitamins, specially cultured yeast and ocean kelp. In addition, it contains extracts of wheatgerm and rose hips. Iron is an essential dietary factor. | | | £8.29 Quantity
 | | |  | Floradix is a nutrious Food Supplement which provides organic iron, extracts of carefully selected herbs, delicious fruits, vitamins, specially cultured yeast and ocean kelp | | | £8.29 Quantity
 | | |  | Floradix is a nutrious Food Supplement which provides organic iron, extracts of carefully selected herbs, delicious fruits, vitamins, specially cultured yeast and ocean kelp | | | £13.25 Quantity
 | | |  | Vega Iron Bisglycinate 50mg (non constipating) 120s. Iron is a very essential mineral required in the body for the production of haemoglobin and myoglobin. Haemoglobin is a pigment found in red blood cells which is responsible for carrying oxygen to every living cell in the body. | | | £14.85 Quantity
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Iron is found in haem form from flesh foods such as red meat, chicken and fish, and non-haem form from plant foods such as wholegrain breads and cereals and lentils.
Haem iron is best since it does not have to be converted by the body, unlike non-haem iron. Also foods rich in haem iron can help to absorb iron from non-haem sources.
Signs and symptoms of deficiency include anemia, lethargy, cognitive impairment, developmental delay, amenorrhea, hair loss, enlarged liver, and fatigue. Iron deficiency in pregnancy has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased perinatal maternal mortality.
People who may wish to supplement with iron include, women with heavy menstrual periods, pregnant women, athletes (particularly female), people with anaemia, vegetarians and vegans.
The Recommended Daily Allowance of iron is 14mg and the Upper Safe Level is 15mg daily.
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