Iron is one of the important minerals needed by the body, found in minerals and water sources. Iron participates in various active cycles such as helping to synthesize hemoglobin to create red blood cells. Below are minerals that help supplement and absorb iron.

Iron is a trace element that plays an important role in the body, synthesizing hemoglobin. Iron is needed for the activity of many proteins and participates in oxidation-reduction reactions, controlling energy production, mitochondrial respiration and DNA synthesis. The total amount of iron in the body is 0.008% of body weight.