Iron, a Little Goes a Long Way

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Iron, a Little Goes a Long Way

Of all nutritional shortages, iron deficiency is the most common in North America, particularly for women. It is not unusual to feel exhausted negotiating this fast-paced world day-to-day, and there can be many reasons for it, but there is a group of symptoms that suggest insufficient iron may be the culprit. The good news is, it can be a simple matter of supplementation in order to see improvement.

Iron is an important mineral that helps maintain healthy blood. It is a major component of hemoglobin, whose job is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Without sufficient iron, there aren’t enough red blood cells to transport the oxygen, which leads to fatigue. Iron is also important for healthy brain development and growth in children, and for the production and normal function of various cells and hormones.If you have one or more of the following symptoms, you may not be getting enough iron from your diet alone: -Tiredness, fatigue, lethargy -Pale skin and/or gums -Dry cracked lips, especially at the corners of the mouth -Sore and/or swollen tongue -Anxiety -Irregular heart beat -Frequent headaches -Restless legs -Hair loss -Brittle nails -Frequent illness and/or infections Fortunately, a good iron supplement is not difficult to find. Many of us remember the old-time iron pills from our youth. They came with some unpleasant side effects, including heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. Now, however, there are many naturally-based iron supplements which do not cause these unpleasant reactions. They are whole food based, using plants such as curry leaves, an excellent vegetal source of iron. These leaves also contain Folic Acid, which helps the body to absorb the iron. If a natural Vitamin C source is added, as well as Vitamins B6 and B12, that will guarantee maximum absorption. Remember, it’s not the number of milligrams on the bottle that is important; Iron is only beneficial if you can absorb and use it.

This is exactly the kind of care that has gone into the formation of Garden of Life’s “My Kind”, certified whole-food liquid iron. It is a pleasant tasting liquid that will absorb easily, with no added sugars. It is certified Organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and Kosher. And it’s available at quality health food stores like Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery in Duncan. So, if you’re lacking energy and zip, it’s possible a little iron could make a big difference.

Gina Malkin Lynns Vitamin Gallery