Athletes and Iron

Athletes and Iron

Why Do Athletes Need Iron? Adequate levels of iron in the blood are critical for athletes because of the role iron plays in binding oxygen, which must circulate throughout the lungs and muscles in the body.  Vigorous training stimulates an increase in the number of red blood cells and small blood vessels, increasing the physiological…

Fighting Iron Deficiency during Pregnancy

Fighting Iron Deficiency during Pregnancy

Fighting Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy with Proferrin® ES and Forte Iron Supplements Taking good care of your health and the health of your baby is crucial during pregnancy. One condition that affects some women is low iron during pregnancy; iron deficiency occurs when there is not enough iron in your blood. Without adequate iron supplementation,…

Iron Deficiency

Iron Deficiency

HELP FOR IRON DEFICIENCY Iron deficiency is the most common known form of nutritional deficiency. Iron is present in each human red blood cell and its most vital function is to carry oxygen to the tissues from the lungs through our blood. Recognizing the signs of iron deficiency is the first step to making sure…