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  2. Iron poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Ferrous iron is then absorbed in the small intestine where it is oxidized into its ferric iron (Fe 3+) form before being released into the bloodstream. [4] Free iron in the blood is toxic to the body as it disrupts normal cell function, damaging organs such as the liver, stomach, and cardiovascular system. [4]

  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. 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.

  6. 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 ...

  7. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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    Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. [3] Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. [3] When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. [1]

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    Italian kids aren’t actually following the Mediterranean diet, says Valter Longo ... The key to a long life is avoiding the ‘poisonous 5 P’s,’ says one of the world’s top anti-aging experts.

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