Iron helps cells within your body to grow and to divide. Iron therefore, supports protein synthesis.

Sources of Iron:

Red Meat
Vegetables

Recommended Iron Intake for a Bodybuilder:

10-15 mg daily with any meal. This number will depend on how much red meat you have in your diet. For diets low in red meat, more iron will be needed as a supplement. For diets high in red meat, 10 mg should be enough.