About this ingredient
Iron is an essential mineral that the body requires for numerous biological processes. One of its most important functions is participating in the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron is also present in myoglobin, which helps supply oxygen to muscles.
Iron is required for normal energy metabolism and participates in numerous enzymes and cellular processes. Adequate iron intake is particularly important during periods of increased nutritional requirements, including pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
Dietary iron occurs in two major forms. Heme iron, found primarily in animal foods, is generally absorbed more efficiently. Non-heme iron occurs mainly in plant foods and fortified foods and is also the form supplied by many supplements.
Iron supplements are available in several chemical forms, and the amount of elemental iron can differ substantially between them. Therefore, Wellmart.pk product pages should state the specific iron compound and the amount of elemental iron per serving.


