The 35 chapters of this volume cover the whole field of iron deficiency and overload in a systematic way. Leading scientists from different countries discuss physiological roles, iron transport mechanisms, the role of iron in the brain, nutritional requirements and the involvement of iron in certain pathologies such as coronary heart disease. Different strategies to combat iron deficiency or overload are discussed for both children and adults.
The volume concludes by considering the role of the food industry in iron nutrition and the effects of food processing on its bioavailability.
Everyone involved in iron nutrition will find information of direct interest, and much more besides, in this comprehensive book.
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