Iron

Iron is a mineral thai is needed for different functions, but its primary function is in the formation of hemoglobin protein.This protein is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues of our body to perform all the basic functions.

Iron is also a constituent of those enzymes that are involved it glucose metabolism or in the formation of energy.

That's why often iron deficiency involve fatigue and exhaustion .

But the Iron is also important for other metabolic processes such as the production of antibodies, the detoxification of the liver and the conversion of beta-carotene into vitamin A.

The Iron participates in some processes such as the synthesis of collagen, it is present in the brain as a cofactor for the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which is why iron deficiency can lead to irritability.

Iron deficiency in the daily diet is more widespread than one would think. It is said that 50 % of people fail to meet the daily requirement.
A major deficiency of this mineral leads to anemia.

Iron is found in meat, liver, legumes, nuts and green vegetables.
While the iron content in food animals is readily metabolizable, the Iron in plant is not easy to metabolizable, it must be synthesized and this requires vitamin C , which is why you need to eat for exemple spinach accompanied with freshly squeezed lemon juice .