Iron in the brain
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Iron, vital to the development of the central nervous system (CNS), is distributed throughout the brain by transferrin via specific receptors located on the microvasculature and is maximally concentrated in the site containing the white matter. Iron is required for the synthesis of fatty acids and cholestrol during myelin production. Intraneuronal iron introduces iron into enzymes which participate in processes such as oxidation-reduction or electron transport, synthesis, packaging, uptake and assimilation of neurotransmitters.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1993
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Plasma transferrin receptor helps to predict iron deficiency in the anemia of chronic disease
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Anemic women with rheumatic arthritis are likely to suffer from iron deficiency. Use of serum ferritin, plasma transferrin receptor concentration and erythrocyte sedimentation rate can clinically help to differentiate iron deficiency in the anemia of chronic disease. Diagnosis of iron deficiency in the elderly requires a higher cutoff for serum ferritin. A low serum ferritin value shows deficient iron stores and help diagnose iron deficiency.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1995
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Strategies for the prevention of iron deficiency: iron in infant formulas and baby foods
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Infant formulas and foods can be supplemented with iron to prevent iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common deficiency disease in infants. Experience in the US has shown that as more infants receive iron supplementation, the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in preschool children has dropped. Infant formula can be fortified with ferrous sulfate, which is very easily absorbed. Other baby foods can also be supplemented.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1996
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