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the Benefits of Iron for the Body

Iron is an essential mineral that is a component of hemoglobin, the red pigment of red blood cells (RBC), responsible for the transport of oxygen in the blood. It is also involved in cellular respiration as a component of the enzyme complex cytochrome P450. Iron deficiency is characterized by a sharp fall in hemoglobin levels.

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