It is true that the iron recommendation for girls exceeds that of boys during adolescence.
During an adolescence, girls and boys require iron for a large growth spurt and the gain of adult phenotypes and biologic rhythms.
In this period of the life, iron recommendation increase in both girls and boys, because of the increase in lean body mass, the expansion of the total blood volume, the increase and start of menstruation at girls.
Iron is essential for oxygen transport, red blood cell creation, cognitive performance and immunological function.
The overall iron requirements for girls are up to twice as boys.
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