Iron is a co-factor to oxygen as they work hand in hand. Iron is responsible for attracting oxygen to the body and carrying oxygen to all systems, tissues, and organs. Iron combines with other nutrients to produce vital blood proteins and is involved in food metabolism. Without iron the body cannot survive long since the metabolism would decrease and atrophy. Iron functions in the body: Ensures oxygenation of blood, Converts hematin to carry oxygen to cells, Improves circulation, Augments tissue oxidation, Attracts oxygen to the body.
Iron is one of the most recognized minerals in society, especially amongst women as they lose large amounts of iron in their body during menstruation and child birth. Iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in the world and is a common condition amongst men as well as women. "There's no doubt that many of us can use more iron than we're getting. Roughly 20 percent of Americans are deficient in this mineral." 51
Iron is a co-factor to oxygen as they work hand in hand. Iron is responsible for attracting oxygen to the body and carrying oxygen to all systems, tissues and organs. "The three to five grams of iron in the body are found primarily as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin, which are oxygen carrying and releasing substances." 52 Iron acts as an astringent on tissues because of its counteractive effects. Iron combines with other nutrients to produce vital blood proteins and is involved in food metabolism. Without iron the body cannot survive long since the metabolism would decrease and atrophy. Iron together with oxygen raises metabolism, promotes ambition and reasoning ability.
Customers say:
“I just wanted to say THANK YOU once again for this product. I had blood work done in November and was told that I was borderline anemic. I had been taking an iron tablet for about a year, obviously without success. My physician was concerned about the diagnosis so she ordered more tests. I am happy to report that two months later I’m no longer listed as being anemic. I could have never managed such great feedback without this product. It has made such a difference in my health. I would happily recommend it to anyone with iron deficiencies!”
Angela R., WA
Without sufficient iron (hematin), the body can't manufacture enough new blood cells packed with hemoglobin, the red-cell protein that transports oxygen in the blood. Oxidation could not occur without iron in the hemoglobin of the red cells. Oxygen is drawn to the body when iron is supplied in the diet and stocked in the body. Oxygen burns waste materials to prevent them from building up in the body. As iron promotes oxygen in the body it increases its free use, in enhances motor function, mental vitality, liver, kidney and heart function as well as arterial elasticity. Iron helps to raise blood pressure, improve circulation, digestion and elimination. Lack of iron in the body leaves it susceptible to colds, throat and chest troubles.
Iron is beneficial for conditions of anemia, nose bleeds, tendencies to hemorrhage, chronic nephritis and many other conditions. In addition to its predominance in the red corpuscles, iron is found in gastric juices, lymph fluid, bile, eye pigment, hair and skin. Sixty to seventy percent of tissue iron is classed as essential or functional and only forty percent is storage iron. Essential iron is an integral part of hemoglobin and respiratory enzymes involved with the intracellular oxidation reduction process. "When iron is in short supply, so is oxygen... Oxygen shortage leads to disturbing pulmonary circulation; lungs feel uncomfortable and stiff." 53
Worn-out iron is excreted through the serous and mucus surfaces, the bile, urine and bowel. Organic iron is essential to the body. Overdoses of iron produce violent reactions in the body such as upsets in the digestive process, changes in blood chemistry, and can lead to anorexia. When too much iron is ingested it can cause hearing difficulty, absentmindedness, dulled senses and cranial pressure from within.
51. The Editors of Prevention Health Books, Healing with Vitamins, (RodalePress, Inc., 1996) pg. 9.
52. Robert Garrison, Jr., M.A., R.Ph. & Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., The Nutrition Desk Reference, Third Edition, (Keats Publishing, Inc., 1995), pg. 197.
53. Bernard Jensen, Ph.D., The Chemistry of Man, (Bernard Jensen, 1983) page 213.
Deficiency Symptoms
Anemia Brittle Nails
Depression Fatigue Growth Retardation
Irritability
Confusion
Dizziness Fragil Bones
Head Aches Palpitations
Anorexia
Constipation
Ice Eating
G I Upset
|
Companion Nutritionals
|

Our Other Pages
What Is Angstrom ?
Angstrom Mineral & Reference Guide |
Off Balance |
Angstrom Alkaline Drops |
ppm Conversion
Alkaline Drops |
Alkaline Water Drops |
Angstrom Boron |
Angstrom Calcium |
Angstrom Calcium Magnesium
Angstrom Chromium |
Angstrom Cobalt |
Angstrom Copper |
Angstrom Germanium |
Angstrom Gold
Angstrom Iodine |
Angstrom Iron |
Angstrom Magnesium |
Angstrom Manganese |
Angstrom Molybdenum
Angstrom Phosphorus |
Angstrom Platinum |
Angstrom Potassium |
Angstrom Selenium |
Angstrom Silica
Angstrom Silver |
Angstrom Sulfur |
Angstrom Vanadium |
VCZ- Vanadium-Chromium-Zinc |
Angstrom Zinc
How much calcium do you need daily? |
What Is Calcium Used For?
Bergamot Essential Oil |
Birch Essential Oil |
Cedarwood Essential Oil |
Clove Essential Oil |
Di-Gize Essential Oil
Essential Oil Orange |
Essential Oil Patchouli
Essential Oil Peppermint |
Essential Oil Rosemary |
Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil |
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil |
Frankincense Essential Oil |
Geranium Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil |
Lemon Essential Oil |
Lemongrass Essential Oil |
Oregano Essential Oil |
Melaleuca Essential Oil
Purification Essential Oil |
Ravintsara Essential Oil |
Ravensara Essential Oil |
Sandalwood Essential Oil |
|
Relieve It Essential Oil |
RC Essential Oil |
Tea Tree Essential Oil |
Thieves Essential Oil |
Valor Essential Oil