Iron has many special functions in the body. More than 65 percent of the body's iron is in the
blood in the form of hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen …

Iron is an important micronutrient required for a number of biological processes including
oxygen transport, cellular respiration, the synthesis of nucleic acids and the activity of key …

Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the
human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and …

Iron is a vital nutrient to promote the availability of tissue oxygen, cell growth and control of
differentiation, and energy metabolism. Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is …

Iron absorption from an iron-fortifi ed food can be considered adequate if the target
population is able to maintain or improve iron status while consuming the fortifi ed food as …

Background Long-term consequences of insufficient amounts of essential micronutrients can
be more devastating than low energy intake in human diets. As food scientists, its great …

Iron deficiency, a global health problem, impairs reproductive performance, cognitive
development, and work capacity. One proposed strategy to address this problem is the …

Iron deficiency is a major world health problem, that is, to a great extent, caused by poor iron
absorption from the diet. Several dietary factors can influence this absorption. Absorption …

Iron is essential for oxygen transport, oxidative metabolism, and cellular growth. Interactions
between iron and other dietary factors play a significant role in determining the adequacy of …

Iron deficiency is widely observed worldwide, yet, paradoxically, iron is the most plentiful
heavy metal in the earth's crust. Although absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract is …