Iron
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Males between the ages of 19 & 51: 8 mg
Females over the age of 19 & 51: 18 mg
According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency has been identified as the worst nutritional disorder in the world. Iron can be found in red meat, fish, poultry, lentils, and beans.
Oxygen helps to transport oxygen to the body’s cells, helps create blood cells, and supports protein structures.
Symptoms of iron deficiency include weakness, fatigue, poor performance (at work and in school), slow cognitive development, difficulty maintaining body temperature, and decreased immune function.