'Wild Garlic' already-contains approx. 130 mg of Iron in 1 kilogram of'Wild Garlic' leaves. This has caught many by surprise. When we remember the importance of Iron for our organism we suddenly value this natural plant even more.
Our organism contains 3-5 g of iron, an amount superior to any other mineral. As part of our red blood cells, iron is responsible to supply oxygen to each individual of our 60 billion cells. It also is responsible to transport carbon monoxide to eliminating organs. Carbon monoxide is created through metabolic processes. As Myoglobin it supplies our muscles with oxygen. This becomes an important factor for our heart since our heart is also a muscle. Iron is a building block for certain enzymes and plays an important functional role in respect to the energy gain- of body cells and detoxifying reactions. Iron stimulates also the production of T-cells in our immune system. It also is necessary in fighting dangerous and cell damaging peroxides (for e.g. from mouldy oils).
The bone marrow produces over 2 million red blood cells per second. This tremendous effort is only possible when there is enough iron available; Today's recommendation for men is to provide 10 mg and for women 15 mg of iron per day with our diet. German studies show that women actually receive only 11mg per day on average. During· our growth period the need for iron is very high. Particularly our brain cells- need high amounts of it. As a result 10-12 year old children already should receive 12-15mg per day. To assure a proper development of the unborn baby and to prevent premature birth it is recommended that pregnant women should receive 30 mg of iron per day (60% of pregnant women sutffer from deficiencies). The need for iron already doubles when we exercise regularly and intensively. It also has been found that elderly people don't utilize iron as good anymore. Every conversion into energy needs iron. In other words, Iron-deficiencies have to lead to reduced-energy production (loss of energy).
The many cases of deficiencies actually show that it is extremely difficult to provide enough iron with our daily diet. Deficiencies not only lead to anemia, other symptoms are: increased tendency for headaches, more tiredness, nervous disorders and anxiety, easily braking nails with their typical signs, and splitting hair as well as cracking corners of the mouth.
To increase absorption of iron another obstacle is found. Our intestinal tract is very limited in its iron absorption rate. We only absorb 10-15% of the offered iron from mixed diets, and from common vegetarian diets only 5%. Another important factor is the form of iron offered to the organism.
In 'WILD GARLIC' -Very high in IRON the iron is offered mostly in a chelated form, the same form as it is found in our organism. 'Wild Garlic' iron guarantees maximum absorption and is well handled by the digestive system. One does not need to be afraid of stomach pressure or digestive disorders.
'WILD GARLIC' -Very high in IRON Capsules contain approx. 5.2 mg iron. With only 2-6 capsules the daily recommended amount (RDA) of 10-30 mg is easily achieved. This product can always be recommended when higher amounts of iron are needed to:
- Teenagers in their growth period - Young girls and women - Throughout pregnancy -
For elderly people - Athletes - After blood loss -
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