Why do most multivitamins not contain iron?

[6j52paderoo]

If I understand correctly, iron is an essential mineral involved in the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the muscles when physically active, so why do most multivitamins that I have checked out on the market not contain iron? Some even advertise themselves as being "iron-free". I am not an expert on supplements, and would love to hear any knowledge you all might have to share. Thanks!

[powercage]

Because healthy men should not be supplementing with iron, we get more than enough from regular foods...adding more in from a multi can be bad for health.


If you are a vegan or anemic you may need some, but a healthy man should avoid it.

[Gwyndane]

becasue most ppl get enough iron from their food

[faipdeooiad]

generally speaking, people get enough iron from a good diet, especially one rich in red meat. there's generally not much need to supplement it

[xLGx]

Because we are MEN. We lift iron... not supplement it

[Gwyndane]

Because we are MEN. We lift iron... not supplement it

winrar

[demonwareltd]

Because healthy men should not be supplementing with iron, we get more than enough from regular foods...adding more in from a multi can be bad for health.


If you are a vegan or anemic you may need some, but a healthy man should avoid it.

Agree.

You can read about the ill effects of too much iron:

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/happ...aken-6728.html

[kardoxo]

There are a lot of iron supps but you dont really need it because you already consume a lot of it through your diet.