90% of Women with Fatigue are Deficient in Iron

May 16, 2013 David Fredrickson

Iron is the most deficient mineral in the world. And even today, most supplements do not contain iron. Iron has gotten a bad rap due to one small inconclusive study that iron may cause heart disease.

50% of all pregnant women are deficient in iron.
One out of every five menstruating women is deficient in iron.
Highly active people and athletes may be deficient in iron.
A combination of iron, magnesium, zinc and copper produce a substance in the body called EPO (erythropoietin).Our bodies, with the right nutrients, will produce EPO which creates oxygen rich red blood cells. This is one of the dirty secrets of some athletes and bikers who inject EPO or have a blood transfusion because it increases oxygen rich red blood cells. Due to strenuous exercise and loss of iron and other nutrients, red blood cells are lost and those that remain carry less oxygen. By injecting EPO, it dramatically increases endurance and stamina. For anyone who is less active but wants to feel fantastic, these nutrients when taken orally can provide the body with our own extra EPO, not artificially or synthetically injected, but healthy nutrients that can give renewed vitality.

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Natural-Source Iron for Healthy Blood* Iron is Essential For Healthy Blood. Iron is the mineral found in the largest amounts in the blood. It is essential for the production of many enzymes, for cell growth and for healthy red blood cells. Sufficient amounts of iron are required for a healthy immune system and for energy production. Many individuals become deficient in iron at some time in their lives, especially menstruating women and the elderly. Research shows that large segments of the U.S. population are deficient in iron. Insufficient intake of iron can cause iron deficiency. However, iron deficiency may also result from poor digestion, excessive coffee or tea consumption, prolonged use of antacids, strenuous exercise and heavy perspiration.Iron Deficiency Symptoms.Symptoms of iron deficiency include anemia, digestive disturbances, fatigue, listlessness, fragile bones, brittle hair and nails, dizziness, irritability, pallor, low tolerance to cold, impaired antibody production and reduced red and white blood cells. Excessive amounts of zinc and vitamin E can interfere with iron absorption. Insufficient iron may also contribute to high levels of fat in the blood and liver, and may have a negative effect on learning ability and endurance. In fact, research studies show that iron supplementation of iron-deficient children improves their ability to learn. A classic symptom of iron deficiency is a craving for ice.

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Beets also supply many other critical factors including nucleic acids which help nourish cells. Beets also contain betaine and folic acid, which are methyl donors. Methyl donors combat homocysteine, produced by our bodies from the demethylation of methionine. Elevated levels of homocysteine are now recognized as a risk factor in heart disease.

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