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Iron

A chemical transition element which plays a central role in vital biochemical pathways, the primary function of iron involves oxygen transport within blood and muscle.


BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION & EFFECT:

• iron picks up the oxygen in the lungs where the concentration is high and transports it to tissues, releasing it where needed

• myoglobin is an iron-containing protein in msucles that accepts oxygen and stores it

• iron is necessary for optimal immune response

• plays an essential role in metabolism of fatty acids

• is a part of the enzymes that initiates the synthesis of the neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine


• EFFECTS OF DEPLETION

• anemia
• weakness
• fatigue
• skin pallor
• headache
• hair loss
• labored breathing upon exertion
• spooning of fingernails
• brittle nails
• susceptibility to infection


• SOURCES

Liver is the richest source of iron. Other sources include other organ meats, fish, poultry, dried beans and vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, whole grain breads and cereals.


— unless otherwise noted, information on this page is summarized from pages 331-32, Pelton
NUTRIENTS

• Beta carotene
• Biotin
• Boron

• Calcium
• Carnitine
• Chloride
• Choline
• CoEnzymeQ10
• Copper

• Folic Acid
• Glutathione

• Inositol
• Iodine
• Iron

• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K

• Zinc
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