Iron

Information

About 2/3 of iron in our body is found in hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues.

Main Benefits

carries oxygen in red blood cells to body cells, increases resistance

Food Sources

red meat, pork, fish and shellfish, poultry, lentils, beans and soy foods, green leafy vegetables

Deficiency Symptoms

weakness and fatigue, lightheadedness