Iron Iron has three principal functions in your body: - Oxygen Transport - iron is part of the haemoglobin molecule that carries oxygen in the blood
- Cellular Energy Production - iron is required in the final steps of the production of energy from food.
- Removal of Harmful Free Radicals - catalase enzyme requires iron.
Deficiency Symptoms fatigue, weakness, decreased resistance, pallor, anaemia, brittle nails, hydrochloric acid deficiency, slow oxidation, low blood pressure, dizziness Iron Excess Symptoms liver disease, iron deposits in organs, arthritis, schizophrenia, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, emotional problems, myasthenia gravis Synergetic Nutrients Absorption - phytates, phosphate, egg protein, manganese, zinc, nickel, chromium, copper, calcium, magnesium, cadmium, vegetarian diets Hair Analysis Notes Iron is referred to as the strength mineral. High Hair Iron - often associated with feelings of anger and hostility
- more often seen in fast oxidation
- often associated with high aluminum levels
- can be due to an iron loss due to destruction of body cells
- iron toxicity can be due to iron cookware or excessive iron in drinking water
Low Hair Iron - most often associated with a slow oxidation rate
- common to see iron levels around 10 ppm
- low hair iron does not necessarily indicate anaemia
- low iron often seen with symptoms of fatigue
- taking iron tablets will not necessarily raise iron levels
Reasons for Iron Supplementation - to raise low sodium levels
- to increase a low oxidation rate
- to lower elevated manganese levels
Sources: Seafood - clams, oysters
Nuts/seeds - pistachio, pinon nuts, black walnuts, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin seeds
Vegetables - irish moss, chives, parsley, soybeans, beans, spinach, leafy vegetables, beet tops, cabbage, broccoli
Grains - wheat germ and bran, rice bran
Miscellaneous - red wine, black strap molasses, sorghum, syrup, bone meal, yeast
Fruits - oranges, plums, cherries, grapes, raisins,, beet tops, chard, parsley, cabbage
Herbs - burdock root, nettle leaves, The Effects of Iron on Personality Key words: strength, rigidity, a masculine mineral Low Iron: tired, weak, wishy-washy, anaemic, low energy High Iron: rigid, angry, aggressive Interaction Chart 
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