Compound Monograph

Iron

An essential trace mineral central to haemoglobin, oxygen transport, and many enzymes; dietary deficiency causes anaemia. Plant (non-haem) iron is less readily absorbed than the haem iron in animal foods.

Classification

Iron is one of the minerals, part of the vitamins & minerals class. Essential micronutrients — vitamins and the mineral content plants concentrate from the soil.

Where Does It Come From? (4)

Iron is one of the minerals, found in Black Ant, Blackstrap molasses, Red spinach and 1 other source.