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Iron, FeChemistry Iron is transported in the bloodstream bound to ferritin reduced, or ferrous iron, is more effectively absorbed Functions Iron makes up heme, a component of hemoglobin (oxygen transport) Requirements RDA - females 18 mg, males 10 mg, infants 1 mg/kg Sources beef liver, tofu, black strap molasses Deficiency iron deficiency anemia glossitis (sore tongue), canker sores koilonychia (nail spooning), brittle nails blue sclera Therapeutics anemia - iron is a component of heme menorrhagia - iron is needed for contracture of the uterus decreased immune function restless leg syndrome Toxicity hemochromatosis - deposits of iron-containing pigments in tissue hemosiderosis - excessive iron deposits in hemosiderin Interactions Tricycic anti-depressants - induce iron deficiency thyroxine - depletes iron stores vitamin C improves absorption vitamin E interferes with iron soy products inhibit iron aborption, but not tofu coffee and tea inhibit iron absorption
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