5. Iron
An iron deficiency, also known as anemia, which is when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, your broken bones or fractures can heal slower. Iron is another nutrient you need to help make collagen for your body. Again, collagen is an important protein that works as a building block to help make your bones stronger.
Getting the right amount of iron can also play an important role in getting the much-needed oxygen to your bones. Without getting the proper amount of oxygen to your bones, they won’t heal like normal or as fast as they should.
Amazing sources of iron include red meat, dark meat turkey, dark meat chicken, eggs, oily fish, leafy green vegetables, dried fruits, fortified cereal, and whole-grain bread.
If you think you are anemic or have an iron deficiency, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible to find out what you should do. He might tell you to take an iron supplement which can help you get the iron you need.