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Iron (Fe) — Alkaline Mineral
Iron (Fe) — Alkaline Mineral
Foods: Spinach, Turmeric, Swiss Chard
RDA:
  • Male Adult = 8 mg
  • Female 19-50 = 18 mg
  • Female 51+ = 8 mg
  • Pregnant Women = 27 mg
  • Lactating Women = 9 mg
Inhibiting factors: Excess aspirin, antacids, antibiotics, caffeine and tannin, codeine
  • Iron is the main blood mineral
  • Iron is essential for the formation of rich blood cells and supplying oxygen to the body
  • For iron to be absorbed effectively, protein and vitamin C must be present
  • Iron deficiency often shows up as weariness, regular colds and inflammations and lack of energy
  • Iron is vital for cleansing the body’s cells of toxins
 
 
 
 
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Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951