King Saud Medical City highlighted the benefits of iron to the human body and its natural sources, and the effects that may result from eating excessive amounts of it.
The city explained that the benefits of iron include contributing to the formation of red blood cells that transport oxygen throughout the body, aiding in the growth and health of the body, as well as helping to manufacture some hormones.
She pointed out that the natural sources of iron are spinach, tomatoes, lentils, and dark chocolate, indicating that an increase in the intake of food containing iron leads to abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting and irregular heartbeat.
