Our bodies need iron to function but it can’t make it on its own. We need to eat enough iron-rich foods to make sure our bodies can transport oxygen to cells, grow and keep up with hormone production.

While iron can be found in plant foods, some vegans turn to supplements to obtain adequate amounts of the mineral. In an interview with Mic, Marvin Singh, M.D., an integrative gastroenterologist and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." EVEN IF you’re not super into nutrition, you’ve probably heard about the importance of iron. In its most ...

Iron deficiency is widespread globally. Women are particularly affected, with one in five in Europe suffering from iron ...

Like so many, I chalked up my consistent fatigue to the relentless pace of modern life. However, after reviewing at-home blood tests for another article, I discovered that I was , in fact, iron ...

Which iron supplement for kids is best? Iron plays an important role in building your child’s muscles and tissues. Iron is a mineral that helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells ...

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