The human body contains approximately 4 g of iron.
The daily iron requirement is 10 mg for healthy men and 18 mg for women.
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a central role in energy production, immune system function, and neurological health.
Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the molecule that transports oxygen to body cells, as well as myoglobin, which binds oxygen used in muscle tissue.
Iron is part of more than 70 different enzymes, including respiratory ones.
Indications for use of Iron (Iron):
Iron deficiency anemia of various nature:
- states of increased need for iron (pregnancy, lactation);
- chronic bleeding;
- hypochlohydria (low acidity);
- burn disease;
- postoperative conditions;
- celiac disease, malabsorption syndrome;
- Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis;
- malnutrition;
- helminthic infestations.
