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  2. Iron deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Iron deficiency, or sideropenia, is the state in which a body lacks enough iron to supply its needs. Iron is present in all cells in the human body and has several vital functions, such as carrying oxygen to the tissues from the lungs as a key component of the hemoglobin protein, acting as a transport medium for electrons within the cells in the form of cytochromes, and facilitating oxygen ...

  3. Reference Daily Intake - Wikipedia

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    The recommended maximum daily intake of sodium – the amount above which health problems appear – is 2,300 milligrams per day for adults, about 1 teaspoon of salt (5.9 g). The recommended adequate intake of sodium is 1,500 milligrams (3.9 g salt) per day, and people over 50 need even less." [13]

  4. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    The recommended daily intake of iron for both men and women is 8 mg, with an upper limit of 45 mg/day. According to the World Health Organization, hemoglobin levels below 12 g/dl in women and 13 mg/dl in men indicate anemia. [175]

  5. I’m a nutritionist — here’s what you need to know about iron ...

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    McKay said the elemental iron “sweet spot” is between 60 and 120 milligrams — less than that won’t help you meet your iron goals, and too much may lead to diarrhea, cramping or other ...

  6. The 7 Healthiest Beans You Can Eat, According to Science - AOL

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    In a serving of pinto beans, you'll get around 11-25% of your daily recommended intake of iron (11% for women, 25% for men), which can help you prevent iron deficiency that may lead to headaches ...

  7. Human iron metabolism - Wikipedia

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    Absorption of dietary iron in iron salt form (as in most supplements) varies somewhat according to the body's need for iron, and is usually between 10% and 20% of iron intake. Absorption of iron from animal products, and some plant products, is in the form of heme iron, and is more efficient, allowing absorption of from 15% to 35% of intake.

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