Calcium

 Ferrus

Type: Metal

Other Labels: Iron

Iron is the essential element that gives blood-red color as iron enters the production of hemoglobin, and it stores oxygen in the muscle for use when exerting effort.

Iron is an important element in numerous enzymes and helps cells absorb oxygen and convert blood sugar into energy.

Cases requiring vitamin/metal addition

Most food types provide the necessary amount of iron. However, the body needs large quantities of iron in the following cases:

• Blood loss, as in cases of severe menstrual bleeding or severe bleeding in general.
• Eat food that is not rich in iron.
• Cases of non-absorption of iron by the body.
• During pregnancy.

Symptoms of deficiency

Iron deficiency leads to anemia, whose symptoms include:

• Pale.
• Tiredness.
• Shortness of breath.
• Accelerated heartbeat.
• Indifference.
• Irritation.
• A drop in the body's ability to resist pollution.

Symptoms and risks in case of overdose

Iron poisoning is very serious and calls for immediate medical treatment. Its symptoms are:

• Abdominal aches.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• High body temperature.
• Bloating of the abdomen.
• Drought.
• Serious decrease in blood pressure.

Pharmaceuticals

Multiple forms of iron intake that can be administered over the counter include:

• Iron sulfate.
• Fumarate Iron.
• Iron gluconate.
• Iron composite polysaccharide.
• Dextran iron, administered by injection, can only be obtained by prescription when staying in hospital.

Sources

Iron sources include the following:

• Liver and kidney.
• Eggs.
• Chicken.
• Fish.
• Green leafy vegetables.
• Dried fruits.
• Nuts.
• Whole grain.

Iron sourced from meat, chicken and fish are better absorbed than iron sourced from vegetables.

The dose of taking iron per day varies from person to person depending on the health condition, but the recommended daily dose for adults per day is generally 8 milligrams.

Recommended daily dosage

Men

13.2 - 16.6

Women

11.6 - 15

Pregnant

10.5 - 11

Details

The recommended dose for adults varies depending on the individual's gender and state of health. Children generally range from 11.5 to 13.5 g/dL.

Types of foods containing vitamin/metal

• Red Meat
• Fish
• Bread and cereal
• Green vegetables
• Liver
• Eggs
• Chicken