Chelated forms of iron are four times more bioavailable than the ferrous sulfate found in typical iron supplements. Daily adult basal losses are 1 mg per day. Pregnant women require 800 mg of iron over the course of a pregnancy. Growing children, females and athletes all have increased need for iron in order to avoid anemia.
Iron deficiency is the single most common nutrient deficiency in the world today.
Iron is vital to healthy blood and an essential part of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin of the blood. Yellow Dock Root is a bitter herb noted for its high iron content. Vitamin B12 supports the maturation of red blood cells. Folic acid is a vitamin that stimulates the formation of normal red blood cells. Take 1 to 2 tablets daily, preferably with a meal.