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Iron is a lustrous, ductile, malleable, silver-gray metal whose atomic no. is 26 (group VIII of the periodic table). It is known to exist in four distinct crystalline forms. Iron rusts in dump air, but not in dry air. It dissolves readily in dilute acids. It is one of the most abundant metals on Earth, is essential to most life forms and to normal human physiology. Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport . It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation . A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity . On the other hand, excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death . Almost two-thirds of iron in the body is found in hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues. Smaller amounts of iron are found in myogl...

Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. Benefits of Iodine: Has a profound affect on growth and metabolism. May protect against radiation poisoning. Enhances health of joints. Promotes healthy Hair, Skin and Nails. Is required for the body to produce thyroid hormones, thyroxin and triiodothyronine. Iodine's primary role is to keep the thyroid gland healthy and manufacturing sufficient thyroxine, a hormone that is needed throughout the body. Iodine supports normal metabolic rates, energy levels and healthy skin hair and nails. Iodine plays an important role in many of the body's functions and is also an important component of healthy connective tissues. Iodine is an Essential Trace Element Critical in Thyroid Production Eighty percent of all iodine is found in the thyroid gland in the neck. The thyroid hormones control the rate of metabolism throughout the body. The two iodine-dependent hormones of the thyroid, thyroxin (T4) ...