HIMPower Magazine HimPower March 2018 | Page 18

HEALTH & WELLNESS Iron and More for Lasting, Natural Energy by Terry Lemerond I f you’ve been low on energy and endur- ance, you’re probably low on iron. Most people have a deficit of iron in their diets, and that’s because we’ve been told for years that iron is only appropriate for chil- dren, women of childbearing age, and pro- fessional athletes. Nothing could be further from the truth. You need supplemental iron to keep you energized throughout the day. But you need the right form. The amino- acid chelated form of iron I recommend, combined with magnesium, copper and zinc, will help you: • Stay active longer • Recover from exercise faster • Prevent muscle injuries and heal faster • Stop headaches and PMS symptoms • Beat fatigue and “afternoon slumps” IRON FOR ENERGY AND ENDURANCE It’s probably a universal wish to have more energy and endurance. Many of us 18  HimPower March 2018 wake up to a fresh cup of coffee or tea “just to get going”, or rely on an “energy drink” to get through the afternoon. But there is a far better approach to energy than revving up your system with coffee or other stimu- lants. It relies on the body’s own need for strong, well-absorbed minerals to create the red blood cells that fuel our system. We’re going to explore the essential minerals we need for healthy energy that can keep us going the distance whether we’re in a cross-country bicycle race, or simply racing against a busy schedule. EVERYBODY NEEDS IRON Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States. Over 7 million women and 700,000 young children in America are estimated to be iron deficient. And, possibly due to the popular idea that men “don’t need iron” middle-aged and older men have been found to have low iron levels as well.