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The only nutrient deficiency that is also prevalent in Industrialized counties - Iron Iron deficiency's effect on Transferrin - increases transferrin synthesis and total iron binding capacity Physical symptoms in severe IDA - Reduced work capacity and breathlessness on exertion What exacerbates anemia - Infectious diseases such as malaria and worm infections What interferes with iron absorption? - Phytates, this is an issue in lower income countries as most of the iron consumed is plant based that also has phytates Why do women absorb more iron? - Because they have lower stores Sources of nonheme iron - Dark leafy greens What enhances iron absorption? - Protein and ascorbic acid Primary use of stored iron? - Production of hemoglobin
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