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2. Iron supplement - Wikipedia

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   Iron supplements, also known as iron salts and iron pills, are a number of iron formulations used to treat and prevent iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] For prevention they are only recommended in those with poor absorption , heavy menstrual periods , pregnancy , hemodialysis , or a diet low in iron.

3. Iron preparation - Wikipedia

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   Iron supplements encourage erythropoiesis to increase red blood cell (RBC) production and oxygen transportation in the circulating system.The transportation of non-heme iron across the apical membrane is through divalent metal transporter 1(DMT1) while that of heme iron is through heme carrier protein 1(HCP1) in the small intestine.

4. 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.

5. Heme - Wikipedia

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   The heme iron serves as a source or sink of electrons during electron transfer or redox chemistry. In peroxidase reactions, the porphyrin molecule also serves as an electron source, being able to delocalize radical electrons in the conjugated ring. In the transportation or detection of diatomic gases, the gas binds to the heme iron.

6. Heme iron found in red meat, animal products may raise ... - AOL

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   Researchers found that those who consumed the highest amount of heme iron, which is found in red meat and animal products, had a 26% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

7. The 7 "Bad" Fruits That Can Actually Improve Insulin ... - AOL

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   One-third of a medium avocado provides more than 3 grams of filling fiber, in addition to 20 vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin K, copper, potassium and vitamin E, as well as ...