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Iron deficiency and iron overload: effects of diet and genes.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 Feb 2001
Burke W, Imperatore G, Reyes M
Abstract excerpt
Like most essential nutrients, Fe needs to be maintained in the body at a defined level for optimal health, with appropriate adaptation to varying Fe needs and supply. The primary mechanism for controlling Fe level is the regulation of Fe absorption. Several different proteins have been identified as contributors to the process. Despite a complex regulatory system, Fe disorders (both Fe deficiency and Fe...
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