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Often called the "energy giver," Iron—along with
manganese, copper and cobalt—is necessary for red
blood cell formation. It is also involved in circulation,
helping to maintain normal range blood pressure levels,
as well as food digestion and metabolism.
A deficiency of iron is one of the most common deficiency diseases in the world and is common to both men and women. Iron is used in the creation of hormones by the thyroid glands as well as in the ability of red blood cells to produce the hemoglobin needed for oxygen transport.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
Circulation
Anemia
Depression
Fatigue
Irritability
Confusion
Sore tongue
Slow growth in children
Blood pressure problems
Constipation
Headaches
Palpitations
Intestinal and stomach upsets
Eating of ice
Fragile bones
Dizziness
Eating disorders
Weakness
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