PRESENCE IN BODY : Total iron content in body is 3-5 g 70% is in RBCs and 5% in myoglobins Present as Hemoglobin, myoglobins, transferrin, ferritin, hemosiderin , etc FUNCTIONS IN BODY : Hemoglobin and myoglobin constituent Cytochrome contains iron, necessary for cellular respiration Peroxidase and Catalase enzymes have iron RDA: Adult 10 mg/day Menstruating …
