Iron Info

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia or Low Iron Levels

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia or Low Iron ...

Iron is a mineral with many important functions. It is part of all cells and many enzymes. It is also a component of the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from...

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia or Low Iron ...

Iron is a mineral with many important functions. It is part of all cells and many enzymes. It is also a component of the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from...

Testing for Iron Deficiency

Testing for Iron Deficiency

Most people wonder if the only way to test for iron deficiency anemia is to give blood. If you have common symptoms of iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia, talk to your...

Testing for Iron Deficiency

Most people wonder if the only way to test for iron deficiency anemia is to give blood. If you have common symptoms of iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia, talk to your...

Iron for Mature Adults

Iron for Mature Adults

The mineral iron, found in a variety of foods, is important for good health. Though mature adults generally consume enough iron in their diet to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances for iron, there are...

Iron for Mature Adults

The mineral iron, found in a variety of foods, is important for good health. Though mature adults generally consume enough iron in their diet to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances for iron, there are...

Iron for Vegetarians

Iron for Vegetarians

Vegetarians and vegans often have greater difficulty meeting the body’s iron needs than non-vegetarians because the iron in plant foods is not absorbed as efficiently as the iron in meat....

Iron for Vegetarians

Vegetarians and vegans often have greater difficulty meeting the body’s iron needs than non-vegetarians because the iron in plant foods is not absorbed as efficiently as the iron in meat....

Understanding Iron Absorption

Understanding Iron Absorption

How much iron do I need? It depends. How much iron you need depends on you! Factors to consider include: your current iron levels (determined by blood tests), the form of iron you...

Understanding Iron Absorption

How much iron do I need? It depends. How much iron you need depends on you! Factors to consider include: your current iron levels (determined by blood tests), the form of iron you...

Iron and Menstruation

Iron and Menstruation

Approximately 1 in 5 women of childbearing age has iron deficiency anemia. That’s 3.3 million women!

Iron and Menstruation

Approximately 1 in 5 women of childbearing age has iron deficiency anemia. That’s 3.3 million women!