IRON PHYSIOLOGY :
Iron is most essential element. It is a component of every living cell. Most of the iron 65% is found in red blood cells as “hemoglobin” and 4% in muscle cells as “myoglobin” additionally, iron is stored in ferritin complexes, mainly in liver, bone marrow, and spleen.
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF IRON IN THE HUMAN BODY:
Iron plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, includings:
1.Formation of Hemoglobin: Iron is a structural component of Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.
2.Oxygen storage and Transport: Iron is also involved in oxygen storage by “Myoglobin,” an iron containing protein in muscle cells that stores and releases oxygen during muscle contraction.
3.Boosting immunty: Iron is essential for proliferation of all cells, including those of the immune system, supporting the body’s natural defense against infections.
4.Energy Production-: Iron is necessary for the production of enzymes involved in the conversion of blood sugar to energy, which helps alleviate fatigue and supports overall physical and mental well-being.
5. Regulation of Body Temperature-: Iron helps regulate body temperature by maintaining the normal range. 6. Iron supports the synthesis of collagen and elastin which are important for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
7. Brain Function and Development-: Iron is vital for healthy brain development and function, particularly in children, and for normal production and function of cells and hormones.
8.Gut Health: Iron plays crucial role in gut health by influencing the gut microbiota and absorption.
9.Pregnant Women-: During pregnancy, the amount of blood in a women’s body increases, so she needs more iron for herself and growing baby.
10.Excercise Performance- Iron supports healthy muscle function, enhancing exercise Performance and reducing muscle fatigue.
10.Overall Well-being- Natural iron supports overall physical and mental well-being, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

ICMR- Resarch shows Daily Indian diet provides 40% to 50% of required daily amount of iron.
☆Iron deficit diet is cause for iron deficiency anemia.
☆ Low iron in daily meal is cause for anemia a national health problem.
What Happens If I Don’t Get Enough Iron?
In the short term, getting too little iron doesn’t cause obvious symptoms. The body uses its stored iron in the muscles, liver, spleen, and bone marrow. However, when levels of iron stored in the body become low, iron deficiency anemia sets in. Red blood cells become smaller and contain less hemoglobin. As a result, blood carries less oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.
Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include :
☆GI upset
☆ Weakness
☆Tiredness
☆Lack of Energy
☆ Problems with concentration and memory
☆Iron deficiency anemia are less able to fight off germs and infections
☆Infants and children with iron deficiency anemia might develop learning difficulties
☆ Fatique
☆Malaise
☆Angina
☆Impaired cognition
☆Impaired Immune system
☆Intolerance to cold
☆Endocrine/metabolic abnormalities
☆Shortness of breath.
☆Impaired concentration
☆Insomnia
☆ Headache
☆Neuromuscular disturbance
☆ Pruritis
☆ Hair loss
☆Pale skin
☆Brittle nails
☆Loss of libido and interest in sex.
The Low Iron in daily meal scenario in India:
☆ The Problem of low iron in daily meals is an age old Problem.
☆Changing meal preference of the younger generation is cause for more iron deficiency in daily meal.
Why is Iron in Daily Meal Low?
Francois de La Rochefoucauld wrote that:
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art”.
☆ Food choice, low iron foods.
☆Little time to plan iron dense food.
Weight watchers:
☆Low intake of food.
☆Fussy eaters ☆Picky eaters
☆Too Busy no time to eat. 🙏
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WHAT IS THE SOLUTION…?

Dr.Harnek Singh "Wellness consultant"  
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