Iron

Iron : Uses and Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins involved in oxygen transport and metabolism. Iron is also an essential cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

Women and Nutrition: Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Calories, Weight Control, Cholesterol
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Breast cancer. Osteoporosis. Iron deficiency. Weight reduction. What do these things have in common? They are either unique to women, or are more prevalent in women. And they affect current recommendations on what women should eat for optimum health.

Iron Overload and Hemochromatosis
by CDC
Hemochromatosis occurs when the body absorbs too much iron from foods (and other sources such as vitamins containing iron). This disease causes extra iron to gradually build up in the body's tissues and organs, a term called iron overload.

Infant Formula : Iron, Cooking Lessons
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The infant formulas currently available in the United States are either 'iron-fortified' - with approximately 12 milligrams of iron per liter - or 'low iron' - with approximately 2 milligrams of iron per liter.

Preventing Childhood Poisoning : Lead Poisoning, Iron Poisoning
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Although lead levels in food and drink are the lowest in history, concern remains about lead leaching into food from ceramic ware. Improperly fired or formulated glazes on ceramic ware can allow lead to leach into food or drink.

Iron Deficiency
by CDC
Iron deficiency is the most common known form of nutritional deficiency. Its prevalence is highest among young children and women of childbearing age (particularly pregnant women). In children, iron deficiency causes developmental delays and behavioral