Vitamins and mineralsIron

Iron is important in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

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Overview
Vitamin A
B vitamins and folic acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Calcium
Iodine
Iron
Others

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Page last reviewed: 03/03/2017
Next review due: 03/03/2020

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