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\"ferritin\"<\/a><\/strong>What Is Iron?<\/h2>\n

I<\/span>ron is an essential mineral that is required for normal body function.<\/p>\n

Almost two-thirds of iron in the body is found in hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues. Smaller amounts of iron are found in myoglobin, a protein that helps supply oxygen to muscle, and in enzymes that assist biochemical reactions.<\/p>\n

Iron is also found in proteins that store iron for future needs and that transport iron in blood.<\/p>\n

Q<\/strong>: How are iron stores regulated?<\/p>\n

A<\/strong>:Iron stores are regulated by intestinal iron absorption.1<\/a>That is, whenever iron is needed, more iron is absorbed than when iron is sufficient.\u00a0This mechanism prevents excess iron in the body which is harmful.<\/p>\n

In the brain, iron is necessary to ensure oxygenation and to produce energy in the cerebral parenchyma (via cytochrome oxid. ase), and for the synthesis of neurotransmitters and myelin.<\/p>\n

Iron concentrations in the umbilical artery are critical during the development of the fetus, and in relation with the IQ in the child.2<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is Iron Deficiency In Celiac Disease and\/or Gluten Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n

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