Do You Need an Iron Supplement?

Many of us have heard the advice to use a multivitamin supplement with iron to ensure good health. Older individuals, in particular, grew up in an era in which the sadly portrayed results of “iron-poor, tired blood” which was advertised to millions of television viewers (and targeted to a geriatric audience).

Should all multivitamins contain iron?

In modern times, many people strive to obtain all the nutrients they need from food alone. Unfortunately, we know that is very challenging to achieve due to soil conditions and other factors.

However, it may be possible for iron, at least for some people. Nevertheless, many infants, …read more