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Non Constipating Iron Supplements

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, ND

Iron is a necessary mineral for the body because it functions in oxygen distribution to the cells as well as with the metabolism of nutrients. A 2001 “Journal of Nutrition” article describes iron deficiency as a notable problem in both developed and developing countries.

Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel is an expert in the field of health and wellness and has been writing for LIVESTRONG.COM since 2009. She is a university-level professor and a licensed naturopathic physician providing individualized consultations on natural and holistic approaches to chronic disease at her Bloomfield, NJ office. Dr. Jackson-Michel is a doctoral graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.