Iron is one of the major components of hemoglobin, that is in red blood cells used to carry oxygen from your lungs to all the parts of your body. Without enough iron in you’re the red blood cells would be low resulting in lesser supply of oxygen that would lead to fatigue. Iron plays an important role in brain development and growth.
Iron can either be consumed in the form of food or supplements. Relating to food, it can either be heme iron that is obtained from poultry, meat or seafood or non heme iron that includes food grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
The benefits of iron include:
- It helps reducing fatigue
- It contributes to the formation of red blood cells
- It helps elevating energy levels
- Iron improves mental and physical performance
- It helps the function of the immune system
- Supports muscle growth and body development
Fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of concentration, weakness, pale skin, headaches, heart palpitations, dry skin, hair loss or poor mental and physical performance are some of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency.
Some of the food that are rich in iron content are listed below:
- Spinach
- Beef
- Lentils
- Eggs
- Chickpea
- Dark chocolate
- Raisins
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chicken
- Dried fruits
- Kidney beans
- Fortified breakfast cereals
- Lamb
- Peas
It is always necessary to have a maintained balanced diet that promotes your health with brain development and growth. Eat Well!
