Don’t you love watching movies about fictional characters that drink blood? Ever heard of Dracula or The Cullen family? They all seem to have one thing in common, high iron levels! Why? Well…they drink blood for a living, but what about those of us who don’t crave human blood, do we have high levels of iron? For some of us, not so much. Approximately, 10 million people in the U.S are iron deficient, including 5 million who have iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia that occurs if you do not have enough iron in your body. Iron is essential for physical growth and brain development. Being anemic can result in a lack of energy, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc. There are numerous contributors to being iron deficient such as the inability to absorb iron or if you are pregnant. In fact, women are more susceptible to being iron deficient due to menstruating.
What are some ways to elevate iron levels? It is as simple as eating it! Iron can be found in many foods such as beef, pork, chicken, veal, even fish. Other alternatives include fortified cereal, leafy greens, and beans! Supplements can also be considered an effective form of iron intake (psst, we got some!)
Different iron salts are used to make the supplements, we use Ferrous Fumarate because it is easy to digest! This form of iron may be considered to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia.* Our vitamins are packed with 5mg of iron for your benefit, plus they taste delicious! Check them out here! Vitamin Friends Iron Gummies.
Iron Deficiency
Iron Deficiency
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
