Iron
cofactor
Summary
Iron is an essential component of hundreds of proteins and enzymes that support essential biological functions, such as oxygen transport, energy production, and DNA synthesis. Hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes, and peroxidases require iron-containing heme as a prosthetic group for their biological activities.
“Iron.” Linus Pauling Institute, 23 Apr. 2014, lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/iron.
Benefits
1.
supports optimal dopamine & serotonin levels by providing an essential cofactor [1]
Deficiency Factors
vegan diet, vegetarian diet, regular intense exercise
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Applications & Precautions
Precautions
Because iron can quickly accumulate in the body, long-term supplementation should only be considered after a blood test has confirmed a deficiency.
Important Notes
Because copper is necessary for iron metabolism, a copper deficiency may display symptoms of an iron deficiency. [2]
Dosage Guidelines
20
20
mg
20
mg
20
mg
with food
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References
1.
Kim, Jonghan, and Marianne Wessling-Resnick. “Iron and Mechanisms of Emotional Behavior.” The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, vol. 25, no. 11, Nov. 2014, pp. 1101–1107, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4253901/, 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.07.003. Accessed 16 June 2021.
2.
Iron. “Iron.” Linus Pauling Institute, 23 Apr. 2014, lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/iron#deficiency-risk.
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