Iron is an important part of hemoglobin, which is the protein that carries oxygen in the blood. Without iron, blood can not carry appropriately oxygen, which is necessary for the proper functioning of every cell in the human body. The iron must be present in any healthy diet which are the main sources of iron? The liver of animals, also the heart and the kidneys. Oysters bread enriched with iron and cereals meat and lean walnuts yolk legumes vegetables of green leaf the Agency also get iron with the destruction of red blood cells. Iron that comes from food of animal origin is absorbed more easily than iron products from plant foods. The consumption of some types of tea may reduce the absorption of iron and vitamin C intake improves absorption. How much iron is needed? Dietary intake recommended for iron is: 15 milligrams per day for women aged 19 to 50 who are menstruating 30 milligrams per day For pregnant 15 milligrams per day for breastfeeding women.
10 milligrams per day for men over 18 years and women who are not menstruating iron deficiency causes anaemia. Symptoms of anemia include weakness, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, etc. Women who are menstruating and young people undergoing periods of rapid growth, as well as infants are particularly at risk of iron deficiency. In some people the iron may accumulate in the body until reaching toxic levels. An excess iron can damage the liver and can increase the risk of coronary heart disease and some types of cancer. He is not recommended to take specific iron supplements without consulting your doctor.