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  2. Iron poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Manifestation of iron poisoning may vary depending on the amount of iron ingested by the individual and is further classified by five stages based on timing of signs and symptoms. In mild to moderate cases, individuals may be asymptomatic or only experience mild gastrointestinal symptoms that resolve within six hours. [ 5 ]

  3. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic, but some are essential, and some, such as bismuth, have a low toxicity. Metals in an oxidation state abnormal to the body may also become toxic: chromium(III) is an essential trace element, but chromium(VI) is a carcinogen. Only soluble metal-containing compounds are toxic.

  4. Why might young women and girls struggle with iron deficiency?

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    A recent study finds that 40% of young women and girls are deficient in iron, but their symptoms are often dismissed by some doctors. A ’startling’ number of young women and girls are ...

  5. 7 Warning Signs You're Not Getting Enough Iron - AOL

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    This mighty mineral courses through our veins, quite literally, playing a pivotal role in transporting oxygen and keeping our energy levels from dipping lower than our mid-day motivation at work ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for ...

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    The America’s Poison Centers said that there were 2,834 calls in 2023, a stark increase from 2022’s 2,323 calls. Assortment of Red Bull and Monster energy drinks in various flavors. Getty Images

  8. Iron overload - Wikipedia

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    Iron overload (also known as haemochromatosis or hemochromatosis) is the abnormal and increased accumulation of total iron in the body, leading to organ damage. [1] The primary mechanism of organ damage is oxidative stress, as elevated intracellular iron levels increase free radical formation via the Fenton reaction.

  9. How To Clean Your Iron So You Don't Ruin Clothes - AOL

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    Set your iron to warm, and then iron over the salt in circular motions until clean." If you're having trouble cleaning out the steam holes in the bottom of your iron, reach for a cotton swab and ...