What is iron? Iron is one of the essential trace elements that our body cannot produce on its own. It is involved in many processes in the human organism, including the transport of oxygen as a component of the red blood pigment haemoglobin and the storage of oxygen in the muscles. In addition, iron is necessary for blood formation as well as for the functioning of various enzymes and many metabolic processes. It helps to release energy from fat, carbohydrates, and protein, reduces energy deficiency, and also contributes to normal cell division. Children need iron for brain development. An undersupply of iron can occur, among other things, due to blood loss (menstruation) or phases of increased demand, e.g. pregnancy, children in the growth phase.Iron in our food Iron is particularly found in animal products such as meat and fish. Animal foods contain divalent iron, which can be better utilized by the body than plant-based, trivalent iron. Nevertheless, plant-based foods such as legumes, whole grains, spinach, peas, and salsify also contribute to meeting iron requirements. Vitamin C can promote the absorption of iron. It is therefore recommended to consume foods rich in vitamin C such as orange juice, peppers, or broccoli at the same time.Iron as a supplement NaturesPlus' Iron contains 20 mg of bioavailable iron per tablet. One pack provides 90 tablets or 180 tablets. Hint: Food supplements are not intended to be a substitute for a balanced and varied diet.
