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More on the Factors Affecting Non-Haem Iron Absorption

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential trace mineral required for the transport of oxygen in blood as well as acting as a cofactor to a number of enzymes, most notably tyrosine hydroxylase. Dietary iron originates from two main sources in man. Haem … Continue reading →

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