Vitamins, Minerals, And Supplements That Boost Metabolism

Iron

Livestrong

Iron is a necessary part of regulating metabolism, growth, and development. Individuals need iron to help their cells function correctly and to create certain hormones. If individuals don't have enough iron in their body, their red blood cells can't carry oxygen to their muscles, and they can end up with a condition called anemia. Muscles with low iron levels aren't able to burn fuel or fat properly. Low iron levels will also slow an individual's metabolism instead of keeping it at a healthy level. While iron supplements probably won't increase the metabolism of an individual who already has healthy levels, they are essential for those whose metabolisms have been slowed by iron deficiency. Iron is available in a variety of foods including dark and leafy vegetables, tofu, soybeans, nuts, brown rice, fortified cereals, beans, and meat.

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