See this is the most important conversation about sickle cell disorder but they have everyone afraid of iron.. If the iron is off then what happens to the cell? Iron occurs naturally in plant and animal life. An extremely important mineral for general well-being and energy, iron is the essential element within the hemoglobin molecule, which carries the oxygen in every red blood cell. It also functions in myoglobin, a molecule that supplies oxygen to muscles. Iron can be found in high amounts in liver and red meats. Vegetable sources include leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. Iron is especially abundant in pumpkin and sunflower seeds, raisins and prunes, and wheat germ and bran. To enhance iron absorption from your foods, add lemon juice or vinegar or take vitamin C. Avoid tea and carbonated water. Also, remember that vegetable-based iron foods, such as spinach and whole grains (which are high in a chemical called phytate), have a lower absorption rate than beef, for example, which has the iron bound into the protein tissues. A low-protein diet will also reduce utilization of iron.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:15:51 +0000
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