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IronAn essential trace mineral that is involved in multiple processes in the body. Iron gives blood its red color, as part of the hemoglobin complex. Iron deficiency can result in anemia, which is a decrease in the number and/or quality of red blood cells. Iron is also used to store oxygen in muscles, and it is required for the oxidation of fuels to produce energy. Iron-containing enzymes are involved in numerous other processes in the body, from the formation of collagen (a material that holds the cells together) to protection from free radicals. Iron can be found in the following VitaMist products: |