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Iron - all you need to know about requirements, absorption and function

Iron is a vital trace element that must be absorbed through food. It is involved in many metabolic processes and central to blood formation and oxygen transport in the body. In our videos, iron expert Dr. Simone Bürkli answers the most common questions.

Why do you need iron and why is it so important?

How is iron deficiency measured and identified?

What effects does chronic iron deficiency have on health?

What influence can periods have on iron loss or iron status?

What role does iron play during pregnancy?

Which foods have a negative impact on iron absorption?

What are the advantages of nutritional supplements over high-dose iron in tablet form?

How do you recognize a good iron product?

How can you influence iron absorption from food in a positive way?