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Iron

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An essential mineral required for synthesis of hemoglobin (oxygen transport in red blood cells) and myoglobin (oxygen storage in muscle tissue). Added to enriched flour and cereals to prevent iron-deficiency anemia, the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Heme iron (from meat) is more bioavailable than non-heme iron (from plant sources); vitamin C significantly enhances non-heme iron absorption.

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