Category Archives: Iron

Iron Supplements Decrease Anxiety

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential mineral required for oxygen transport and neurotransmitter formation. A number of physiological conditions are associated with iron deficiency, including changes to cognition and mood. Research studies have investigated the mental and physical effects of iron supplementation … Continue reading →

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Iron Deficiency and Mood

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Iron deficiency results in anaemia, because red blood cells require iron to carry oxygen. Poor iron status can therefore have wide ranging effects on physiology as all cellular processes ultimately rely on oxygen. Iron is also needed as a cofactor … Continue reading →

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Iron Intake Vs Iron Absorption: Vegetarian Diets

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Vegetarian Diets and Iron Status

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Minerals That Affect the NMDA Receptor

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Ayurvedic Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Effects

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ayurvedic medicine is an Indian form of medicine that dates back many thousands of years. In ayurvedic medicine, a bhasma is a metallic or mineral preparation, which is treated with herbal juices or within a decoction and exposed to heat. … Continue reading →

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Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Agent

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

mandur bhasma (also called mandoor bhasma) is an Ayurvedic formula made from the ferric oxide form of iron. This iron is processed to improve its bioavailability. This processing involves calcination (heating) the iron oxide in order to purify it. Mandur … Continue reading →

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Zinc Absorption: Don’t Overdo the Iron

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Zinc and iron are the two most abundant trace minerals in the human body. The importance of these minerals is reflected in the relatively large intake of each that is required for health. Adults require somewhere between 10 to 20 … Continue reading →

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Iron Deficiency: Is It Affecting Your Mental Performance?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an important trace mineral required for the correct function of the haemoglobin molecule. However, as well as this important function, iron is also required as a cofactor in a number of enzymes including the hydroxylase enzymes used by … Continue reading →

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Picky Eaters: Watch Your Zinc and Iron Intakes

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It s difficult to define picky eating, because all individuals show rejection behaviour for certain foods. However, if the rejection is consistent and over a broad category of foods, that person may be described as a picky eater. Picky eating … Continue reading →

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