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Sources Of Iron
Seafood - clams, oysters
Meats - liver and kidneys, beef, reindeer meat
Nuts/seeds - pistachio, pinon nuts, black walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
Vegetables - Irish moss, chives, parsley, soybeans
Grains - wheat germ and bran, rice bran
Miscellaneous - red wine, black strap molasses, sorghum syrup, bone meal, yeast

Roles In The Body
•	Oxygen Transport -	iron is part of the hemoglobin 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

Symptoms Associated With An Iron Deficiency
	anemia		hydrochloric acid deficiency
	brittle nails		low blood pressure
	decreased resistance		pallor
	dizziness		slow oxidation
	fatigue		weakness

Symptoms Associated With An Iron Excess
	arthritis		high blood pressure
	cancer		iron deposits in organs
	cirrhosis of the liver		liver disease
	diabetes		myasthenia gravs
	emotional problems		schizophrenia

Synergetic Nutrients
	Absorption -	acid foods, animal foods, vitamin C, alcohol, glucose and other sugars
	Utilization -	copper, vitamin B12

Antagonistic 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 1.0 mg%
•	low hair iron does not necessarily indicate anemia
•	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