Iron is a mineral that is important for the proper functioning of hemoglobin, a protein needed to carry oxygen in the blood. Iron also plays a role in a number of other important processes in the body. Lack of iron in the blood can lead to a number of serious health problems, including iron deficiency anemia. About 10 million people in the United States have low iron levels, and about 5 million of them have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. [Title text = “Our iron products” style = “bold_center”]