Those groups of people who may be at particular risk of a lack of iron include teenage girls as they start to have periods; women of child-bearing years as they need a good source to pass on to their growing baby; vegetarians and vegans as they do not eat red meat, and the iron in green vegetables is a lot more difficult for the body to absorb; athletes as they are using more due to being so active.
The Centrum range is the world's No 1 selling multivitamin. Centrum, with a natural form of lutein, helps to keep you feeling 100%. It supplements your diet and lifestyle by containing all the essential vitamins and minerals (27 in total) recommended on a daily basis. Your body can benefit from taking Centrum in the following ways:
Vitamins A, C, E and the B vitamins (riboflavin, niacin and B6) for maintenance of healthy-looking hair, skin and nails.
Antioxidant vitamin C and the mineral zinc help to maintain a healthy immune system.
Vitamin D aids the absorption and metabolism of calcium which is needed for the maintenance of strong, healthy bones.
Vitamins B1, B2, pantothenic acid, B6 and the minerals phosphorus and magnesium are needed for release of energy from foods.
Sufficient intake of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron is essential to help maintain healthy blood cells. Calcium may also have a role in blood pressure.
Folic acid, combined with other B vitamins, helps to reduce high levels of the amino acid homocysteine, helping to maintain a healthy heart.
Vitamin A and lutein (a carotenoid) help keep eyes healthy and therefore can help maintain healthy eyesight.
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Iron plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood, which is needed for normal work performance and concentration.