Open AccessIron Metabolism: A Comprehensive Review
Author(s) -
Beard John L.,
Dawson Harry,
Piñero Domingo J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1996.tb03794.x
Subject(s) - metabolism , iron deficiency , iron status , iron levels , biology , physiology , medicine , biochemistry , endocrinology , anemia
Despite its abundance in the earth's crust, iron deficiency is a serious health issue in many parts of the world. Although fundamental observations about iron metabolism and the significance of iron nutriture were first noted some time ago, the molecular mechanisms involved in iron metabolism are just now being defined.