The value and function of iron in our Human Body

Iron is very essential to our Body
and also to most life forms A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity . Iron is called the “energy giver” because
it is essential to our metabolism.

Iron attracts Oxygen and is a basic building
block of our blood.
On the other hand, excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death .

In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport .  
It is very important part of normal human physiology.

Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health.

It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth
and differentiation .


Almost two-thirds of iron in the body is found in hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues.

Smaller amounts of iron are found in myoglobin, a protein that helps supply oxygen to muscle,
and in enzymes that assist biochemical reactions.

Iron is also found in proteins that store iron for future needs and that transport iron in blood.

Iron stores are regulated by intestinal iron absorption .

Together with Manganese and Copper, Iron maintains healthy blood chemistry, facilitates
the transfer of Oxygen and helps with the
removal of Carbon Dioxide.

Iron deficiency is most common in women
but can occur in men.

Symptoms of an Iron deficiency include fatigue, sleepiness and a lack of energy.
Please watch these videos that explain very well the sources of Iron from daily foods , fruits and vegetables that are rich in iron..
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Saw a video once that says iron is found in Cocoa and Dark CHocolates.. It is found in raisins, cashew nuts,peanuts, bitter gourd,apples,oranges,cereals,red beans,black eyed beans,leafy vegetables poultry,eggs and ofcourse spinach ( remember POPEYE )