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Iron facts
Where does iron come from?
Iron comes from meat, fish, poultry, lentils and beans, enriched flour, cereals and grain products, spinach, and raisins.
Why do we need iron?
Iron is an essential mineral involved in oxygen transportation and metabolism. Most iron is found in hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the body's tissues.
What happens if we have an iron deficiency?
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers iron deficiency as the number one nutritional disorder in the world, affecting more than 30% of the population. Women are particularly at risk because iron is lost when a person bleeds, and women can lose substantial iron during their monthly menstrual period. Signs of iron deficiency include anemia (feeling tired and weak), decreased work and school performance, slow social development during childhood, and decreased resistance to infection. During pregnancy, an iron deficiency can increase the risk of premature deliveries, and/or giving birth to babies with low birth weight.
For a complete list of symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, please visit our mineral deficiency page.
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