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Iron

Is It Water Soluble or Fat Soluble?

Iron is a water soluble supplement The lower the pH level, the more water soluble the iron salt will be Ferrous iron has a higher solubility rate than ferric iron The absorption of heme iron is more willing than non-heme iron

Food Sources Of Iron

Additional

Heme Iron

Non-Heme Iron

Cereals Beans Spinach

Red meats Beef Liver

Soy bean flour Dried apricots Seafood

Main Purpose In The Body

Production of erthyropoesis Neurological Development Stimulates hair follicles DNA synthesis Aids in Viral Infections

Reference Nutrient Intake

Children utilise iron stores through the mother until 6 months of living Women have a 10mg more iron content than men High level of iron is required in pregnancy, menstruation and lactation

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Haemachromatosis

A recessive condition which gradually increases the level of iron to an unhealthy level which can lead to iron toxicity Effects: - arrthymia - cirrhosis - yellow discolouration of skin Treatment - to reduce iron levels - phlebetomy chelation therapy

5%

Global anaemia - 2019

95%

GGlobal anemia - 2019

Anemia

The level of haemoglobin concentration is lower than the required level of 13.8 g/l [women] and 15.7g/l [men] Effects: - Dry skin - Palpitations -Feeling lethargic - Brittle Nails Treatment - - Iron tablets - Food rich in iron

5%

Global anaemia - 2019

30%

GGlobal anemia - 2019

Interesting Facts

The haemoglobin in iron gives the red colour

Iron improves thyroid functionality

Free iron in blood is toxic and damages DNA