Description
Iron is an essential trace mineral that plays a central role in many vital biochemical pathways and enzyme systems including those involved with energy metabolism, neurotransmitter production (serotonin and dopamine), collagen formation and immune system function. Iron is a trace mineral required for red blood cell formation and adequate formation of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in the blood; and myoglobin, a similar protein that carries oxygen in the muscle tissue. Iron also plays a central role in many vital bio-chemical pathways and enzyme systems, including those involved with energy metabolism, neurotransmitter production (serotonin and dopamine), collagen formation and immune system function.