Question 1

effects if low iron in the body?

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Iron is: Most important in rbc production. So low iron can lead to anemia.

Question 2

why do we need iron in our bodies?

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Iron: To prevent anemia. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin and they need iron.

Question 3

where is iron absorbed in your body?

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Small intestine: Iron is absorbed in the small intestine, which comes after the stomach. Most nutrients are absorbed here.

Question 4

what happens without iron in your body?

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Anemia: Iron is a necessary element and basic building block for hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the molecule in our red blood cells that transports oxygen from our lungs to the rest of the body. Lack of iron decreases our hemoglobin causing anemia. Anemia leads to fatigue, lethargy, diminished oxygen to organs, and ultimately death if not addressed.

Question 5

what causes high levels of iron in body?

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Depends: 1 excess intake
2 hemochromatosis, a condition leading to accumulation of iron. Treated with medications and phlebotomy, or periodic removal of blood.

Question 6

what happens when iron gets low in body?

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Anemia: Your bone marrow needs iron to make red blood cells  and when there is not enough iron your bone marrow cannot make enough red blood cells  and you become anemic.

Question 7

why does iron not get stored in the body?

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It's stored in many : Places, ferritin is a protein that stores iron & releases it as needed, if enough is available. About 18% of dietary iron is absorbed from a carnivorous diet; about 10% from a vegetarian diet. ~ 2/3 of the body's iron is in hemoglobin to help red blood cells carry oxygen. It's also in myoglobin, to help store oxygen in muscles, & in some enzymes that help energy production in cells.

Question 8

what kind of food brings iron in our body?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Red meat, leafy green, iceberg lettuce.

Question 9

what makes a woman s body not absorb iron?

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Few things: There are some vitamins or minerals that can prevent iron absorption. Such as calcium can decrease iron absorption while vitamin c can increase iron absorption from plants. Vegetarians can have decreased iron because our bodies dont absorb their iron as well. Antacids or medications for peptic ulcers which usually contain calcium can also decrease iron absorption. See your physician for monitoring.

Question 10

what is a normal iron level for your body?

Accepted Answer

Gender specific: Serun: 50-17 for women
65-175 for men

tissue levels are another thing and in disease this is determined by biopsy and analysis for iron.

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