No. 088Mineral
Mineral
Iron
Carries oxygen in the blood as part of haemoglobin.
- Evidence
- Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver, Vitality and immunity
In research
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional cause of anaemia worldwide.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes. How we grade evidence.
Safety and cautions
Iron overdose is dangerous, especially for children. Keep all iron-containing products out of reach of children. Iron can cause constipation and dark stools.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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