Iron
•Last Updated: December 18, 2023
Iron is an essential mineral best known for helping red blood cells to carry oxygen. Except in the case of deficiency, iron supplementation has no proven benefit; on the contrary, it can lead to side effects and increased oxidative stress.
Iron is most often used for.
Last Updated:December 18, 2023
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