Maintaining optimal nutritional health is vital for the human body, and iron stands out as one of the most critical minerals ...

A lesser known important function of iron is its involvement in generating energy for certain immune cells. In our lab's newly published research, we found that blocking or limiting iron uptake in ...

Thyroid health and iron levels are closely linked to many everyday functions in the body. When either is off, you may notice ...

Iron-rich foods, paired with vitamin C and smart supplementation, can prevent iron deficiency anemia while supporting energy metabolism, brain function, and immunity across the lifespan. Balanced ...

This study reveals abnormal iron accumulation in the muscles of patients with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and in mice expressing muscle-specific DUX4 (DUX4-Tg mice). Contrary to ...

In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, investigators demonstrated a link between high iron status and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)- and ...

Iron is an essential trace element in biological cells. The concentration of the element and its so-called redox state—it can exist either in a doubly ionized state as iron (II) (Fe 2+) or a triply ...

In today’s era of fast-paced life, most people chalk up fatigue, weakness, or feeling breathless to busy schedules, ...

You’ve likely heard that you can get iron from eating spinach and steak. You might also know that it’s an essential trace element that is a major component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells ...