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Iron And Its Efficacy In Human Body
IRON: |
Daily requirement: Children: 10-15 mg/day Adults: 10 mg/day Premenopausal women: 15 mg/day Pregnant women: 30 mg/day Iron is required for i) Formation of haemoglobin in blood. ii) For muscular activity. Sources of Iron: Red meat. Chicken Sea food. Animals products (eggs). Green leafy vegetables. Grains. Nuts. Dry fruits, like dates and raisins. Human milk, which contains about 1 mg/litre Iron deficiency causes: Anaemia. Fatigue. Paleness Dizziness. Irritability. Palpitation. Recurrent infections. Iron in excess causes: Diarrhoea. Constipation. Vomiting Headache Dizziness Stomach cramps. |