Liver has been used over the years as a source of iron and other nutritional co-factors. The body utilizes iron to make the hemoglobin in our red blood cells. These special cells located in the blood stream, carry oxygen and nutrition to other cells in our body. Without adequate hemoglobin levels, the cells throughout the body will not receive adequate oxygen. This usually results in a feeling of tiredness or loss of energy.
Most iron deficiencies occur in women and children.
Women lose iron during their monthly cycles. When needed, iron is worthwhile, however, it is not a good idea to over supplement with it. Current research is showing that when the body has too much iron, the excess iron can be responsible for the formation of additional damaging free radicals. We suggest using conservative good judgment with respect to your intake of the total amount of iron in your diet. One tablet twice a day when needed.