Nature Made Iron 65 mg. 365 Tablets

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The recommended intake of iron varies between men and women of child-bearing age due to the iron losses which occur during menstruation. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is 8 mg/day for men while the RDA is 18 mg/day for premenopausal women.2 In addition the lower absorption of plant-based iron leads to greater challenges in those who follow a vegetarian diet. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and the most common cause of anemia in the United States especially among children and women during their childbearing years. Deficiency may result from poor diet impaired absorption blood loss or repeated pregnancies. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue poor concentration and an increase in colds and infections. Iron also helps strengthen the immune system and helps in the manufacturing of collagen a protein that builds connective tissues. If iron deficiency or anemia is suspected a blood test can determine iron status. Iron is better absorbed when consu

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