Iron: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Iron is a mineral your body needs to work properly—it helps carry oxygen in your blood, gives you energy, and keeps your immune system strong. Even though iron …
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How Gut Bacteria Extract Iron from Blood to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered how common bacteria living in your digestive system break down heme (a component of blood) to get iron they need to survive. Researchers …
Read MoreHow to Take Iron Pills So Your Body Actually Uses Them
Iron is a mineral your brain and body need to work properly. Doctors sometimes prescribe iron supplements to help with mental health conditions and nutritional …
Read MoreNew Iron Supplement Works Better in Young Pigs
Scientists tested a new type of iron supplement in young pigs to see if it worked better than regular iron. They gave one group of pigs regular iron and …
Read MoreNew Iron Supplement Works Better and Feels Easier on Your Stomach
Scientists created a new type of iron supplement that works more like the iron your body naturally stores. Unlike traditional iron pills that can upset your …
Read MoreWhy Plant Foods in Turkey May Block Iron Absorption
Researchers studied what Turkish people eat and found they're consuming more of a natural compound called phytate, which comes from grains and plant-based …
Read MoreSpecial Soy Powder Helps Teen Girls Get More Iron
Researchers tested a new sprinkle powder made from specially processed soybeans to see if it could help teenage girls absorb more iron from their food. In an …
Read MoreWhich Plant Leaves Have the Most Iron Your Body Can Actually Use?
Researchers compared how much iron your body can actually absorb from roselle (a plant with red flowers) and avocado leaves and seeds in both fresh and dried …
Read MoreNew Gelatin Supplement May Help Your Body Absorb Iron Better
Researchers tested a new type of supplement made from donkey-hide gelatin to see if it could help people with iron deficiency anemia—a condition where your …
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