by Angela Altomare
You often get a sense of fatigue and tiredness? THE hair tend to fall out and nails to be brittle? Do you have difficulty sleeping well at night? It could be due to the lack of iron, a mineral essential for the proper functioning of the body. According to the World Health Organization, about 600 million people suffer from it. Estimates say it is the most prevalent nutritional disorder in the world.
«Iron is an essential component of many proteins, including hemoglobin, myoglobin and cytochromes, and plays an important role in the transport and utilization of oxygen and in the functioning of many enzymes. This mineral performs many important functions for the body. Its presence promotes proper oxygenation of cells, stimulates hepatic metabolism and regulates the proper functioning of the immune system ", explains Salvatore Ercolano, nutritionist biologist.
That is why it is important for the body to have a enough. There are several causes that can lead to its lack. Not just one low-meat diet, but also some particular conditions favor its deficiency, such asnursing and pregnancy, the practice of atoo intense physical activity, hiring some drugs. How to ensure good iron levels in the body?
Keep reading the article and find out everything with the help of our nutritionist.
