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The body of an average adult contains between 3 and 5 grams of iron. In relation to our body weight, that is very little. But iron is a trace element, an essential nutrient that is only found in tiny amounts in the body. Despite its low concentration, iron is involved in many important body functions. Especially during the vital transport of oxygen, the oxygen is bound to the red blood pigment hemoglobin with the help of iron and distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream. Iron is also part of the muscle pigment myoglobin, which stores oxygen in the muscles. Iron is also required by the body for cell division, the development of hormones and the maintenance of the immune system.
Although the entire iron content of our body would fit on a teaspoon, it is the most strongly represented trace element. The organism, however, cannot produce it by itself; it must be ingested through food. How much iron we take in with food depends on how it is bound. While the body can utilize around 20% of the consumed heme iron, which is found in meat and fish, it can only use 3-8% of non-heme iron from dairy products and plant-based foods. Nevertheless, the iron requirement can also be covered by a meat-free diet. Good sources of iron for vegetarians and vegans are e.g. amaranth, quinoa, red lentils, kidney beans or sesame seeds. However, it always depends on the combination of foods. The tannic acids in coffee and black tea reduce the absorption of iron temporarily. Vitamin C and fructose, on the other hand, have a positive effect on the absorption.
Since iron is indispensable for many processes in our body, iron deficiency quickly has a negative effect on our well-being. Typical symptoms are tiredness and exhaustion, headaches and a lack of concentration. Pronounced iron deficiency can manifest itself in paleness, palpitations, brittle hair and nails and can even lead to anemia. So that it doesn't get that far, you should pay attention to a conscious diet and incorporate foods that contain iron. In the short term, you can also use dietary supplements in case of increased iron requirements.
Salus Kräuterblut Floradix with Iron is a special herbal tonic with organically bound iron, fruit juices and herbs. The alcohol-free tonic has been a permanent part of the range of Salus for many years. The Floradix Iron Folic Acid Dragées are traditionally used to improve general well-being. Floradix Iron for Children contains additional B vitamins and natural vitamin C from the acerola cherry. For women with an increased need for iron, there are the Salus Floradix Iron plus B Vitamins Capsules. They do not contain any added folic acid and are specially designed for women who are already supplementing folic acid. The dietary supplement Salus Floradix Sport Iron uses plant extracts such as hibiscus flowers as well as grape, pear and acerola juice for a particularly delicious taste. Floradix Iron plus B12 vegan contains bivalent iron and valuable methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) and is available as a tonic or in capsule form. The body always needs iron. Salus Floradix offers a comprehensive range for the supply of the vital element iron.
