MINKA IRON + VITAMIN C

Iron is an essential mineral whose main role in the body is a critical component of hemoglobin – it is a dye in red blood cells that plays an important role in the transfer of oxygen throughout the body. Iron also participates as a cofactor in many enzymatic processes, e.g. in the processes of releasing energy from glucose and fatty acids, it plays a role in the functioning of the immune system, cognitive functions and helps to reduce fatigue and exhaustion. However, the presence of vitamin C is essential for more efficient absorption of iron. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that the body cannot produce on its own. In addition to helping to absorb iron, it also participates in the formation of collagen, plays a role in the functioning of the immune and nervous systems, in the release of energy in metabolism, psychological functioning and in reducing fatigue and exhaustion. Vitamin C is the most important antioxidant in extracellular fluid. Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down the damage caused to cells by free radicals – these are unstable molecules that are produced to a small extent by our body, and their production is increased due to various harmful factors (stress, alcohol, smoking, aging, ionizing radiation, polluted air,…)