Iron Source - Meeting Body's Iron Needs for Vitality

Iron sources are foods or supplements that provide the body with essential iron for the production of hemoglobin, supporting oxygen transport in the blood and overall energy levels.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Iron Source FAQ

What does ironSource do?

ironSource powers the app economy, helping mobile content creators prosper with a leading business platform designed to turn any app into a business. We help customers focus on what they do best – creating great apps and user experiences – while we enable their business expansion in the app economy.

What do you know about the ironSource platform?

To learn more, here are 10 things you should know about what we do: 1. The ironSource platform serves the two main constituents of the App Economy: A pp developers (the Sonic solution) and telecom operators (the Aura solution). 3. The ironSource platform is used by 90% of the top 20 most downloaded games

What is ironSource's DNA?

At the core of ironSource’s DNA is the concept of free-to-play. Externally, our products have been designed to make the free-to-play economy work better for content creators.

Is ironSource a good startup?

ironSource Ltd. is an Israeli software company that focuses on developing technologies for app monetization and distribution, with its core products focused on the app economy. Among others, ironSource was chosen as one of the '20 hottest startups' in 2013 and was listed in the Wall Street Journal "Billion Dollar Startup Club".

Why is iron important?

Iron is essential for life. Women in their reproductive years have a much higher iron requirement. Iron is found in a variety of animal and plant-based food sources. Certain foods and drinks can affect how much iron the body absorbs. How much iron do I need? Who is at risk of iron deficiency? Which foods contain iron?

Which foods contain heme iron?

Animal sources of food, including meat and seafood, contain heme iron. Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body. Non-heme iron, the type found in plants, requires that the body take multiple steps to absorb it. Plant-based sources of iron include beans, nuts, soy, vegetables, and fortified grains.

What foods increase iron absorption?

Eating vitamin c rich foods with your meal will increase iron absorption, particularly from non-haem sources. Good sources of vitamin c include: Tea, coffee, unprocessed bran, some soy proteins and medications can block the body’s absorption of non-haem iron. Avoid eating or drinking iron blockers at the same time as iron-rich foods.

How does iron deficiency occur?

Iron deficiency occurs in stages. The mild form begins with a decrease in stored iron, usually either from a low-iron diet or from excessive bleeding. If this does not resolve, the next stage is a greater depletion of iron stores and a drop in red blood cells.

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