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Iron Forms:
Heme iron (meats), ferrous fumarate, iron amino acid
chelate Sources: Beef,
blackstrap molasses, tofu, lentils, potato with skin
Description: Iron is needed for the transport of
oxygen in hemoglobin and for the short term storage of oxygen in myoglobin
for use in muscle. Also, iron
has vital roles in both antioxidant and pro-oxidant enzymes, and has
important roles in the immune system. An iron deficiency can lead to
anemia and a depressed immune system. The deficiency can also make
someone more susceptible to lead poisoning due to increased lead
absorption. Doses in excess
of 45 mg per day are not recommended. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Iron per gram. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Iron per Calorie. |
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