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Major dietary sources of Iron include liver, kidneys, red meat, poultry, eggs, peas, legumes (dried beans), dried fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, enriched breads and cereals.

Major Body Functions:

  • Essential in the formation of hemoglobin (carries oxygen in the blood) and myoglobin (carries oxygen in muscle)
  • It is part of several enzymes and proteins

Deficiency Symptoms:

  • Microcytic anemia (small cell type)
  • Fatigue
  • Decrease in immune function

Excessive Intake and Toxicity Symptoms:

  • Hemochromatosis, an iron metabolism disorder resulting in failure of multiple organ systems
  • Death
  • Toxicity is rare from dietary sources, however, toxicity can occur from ingestion of Iron supplements

 
 


  

 

 

 

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