Facts About Iron

Iron is a mineral, and it is found in every cell in the body. It’s an important part of red blood cells, which hold and carry oxygen to all of the cells. Our cells use oxygen to make energy from the food we eat. Iron also is needed to keep the immune system healthy and help brain cells work normall...

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Main Authors: Linda B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2017-11-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/104636