Abstract
Iron plays many roles in human physiology. In this article, we summarize the basic and current knowledge of this essential micronutrient on human metabolism.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biological Transport
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Cells / metabolism
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Humans
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Intestinal Absorption / physiology
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Iron / blood
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Iron / metabolism*
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Iron / pharmacokinetics
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Iron / physiology
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Nutritional Status
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Tissue Distribution