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Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles.
Your body also needs iron to make some hormones. The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, your sex, and whether you consume a mostly plant-based diet. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams mg. Iron is found naturally in many foods and is added to some fortified food products.
You can get recommended amounts of iron by eating a variety of foods, including the following:. Iron in food comes in two forms: heme iron and nonheme iron. Nonheme iron is found in plant foods and iron-fortified food products. Meat, seafood, and poultry have both heme and nonheme iron.
Your body absorbs iron from plant sources better when you eat it with meat, poultry, seafood, and foods that contain vitamin C , such as citrus fruits, strawberries, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli. Iron is available in many multivitamin-mineral supplements and in supplements that contain only iron. Iron in supplements is often in the form of ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate, or ferric sulfate. Dietary supplements that contain iron have a statement on the label warning that they should be kept out of the reach of children.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Most people in the United States get enough iron. However, certain groups of people are more likely than others to have trouble getting enough iron:. In the short term, getting too little iron does not cause obvious symptoms. The body uses its stored iron in the muscles, liver, spleen, and bone marrow. In some cases, iron taken in large amounts can even be fatal.
Some symptoms of iron poisoning include fatigue and weakness, joint pain, weight loss and loss of body hair. Haemochromatosis is a condition characterised by excessive iron stores. Some studies suggest that haemochromatosis increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers, such as colorectal cancer. If you suspect an iron overdose, call your doctor or the Victorian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately 24 hours, 7 days or visit your local hospital emergency department.
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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Taking 17mg or less a day of iron supplements is unlikely to cause any harm. But continue taking a higher dose if advised to by a GP. Page last reviewed: 03 August Next review due: 03 August Iron is important in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.
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