Anemia affects more than 3 million Americans, and the most prevalent form is iron deficiency anemia. Iron is a critical nutrient for the body and an immediate concern for those with this condition. Other people can become iron deficient as well, especially menstruating women. Getting enough iron doesn’t have to be complicated, but if you…
Is Too Much Iron in the Brain Causing Alzheimer’s?
Iron accumulation in the brain is emerging as a key player in neurodegeneration that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease. STORY AT-A-GLANCE An imbalance of iron (Fe) in the body can lead to ferroptosis, a programmed cell death pathway known to play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s patients typically have elevated iron levels…
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Where to Find It in Food
March 11, 2023
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The health of the human body requires a variety of nutrients, and iron is one of them. Iron has the important function of transporting oxygen throughout the body, and an iron deficiency can affect our health. While there are many ways to supplement iron, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the safest way is dietary supplements….
The Evidence on Red Meat: Is it Carcinogenic or Healthy?
For a long time, people have had different perceptions about red meat. Some believe that eating red meat causes cancer, and some who follow a carnivore diet believe that red meat has cured many of their diseases and made their bodies the best they have ever been. So should we consume red meat? How much,…
The Dangers of Copper Deficiency and Iron Overload
Some people claim they feel better when they take iron supplements, but the effects are short-lived and can be deceptive because the issue usually isn’t a deficiency in iron. Rather, this mineral that allows for proper iron recycling and the function of over 300 genes may be in short supply instead. Download Interview Transcript Download…
The Incredible Moringa Tree
May 28, 2022
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It’s difficult to discuss moringa without feeling like you’re bragging. Some call it the miracle tree, and the number of gifts it offers makes clear why. Ounce for ounce, moringa leaf has twice as much protein and calcium as milk, and similarly impressive amounts of beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, iron and other beneficial nutrients….
New Document Outlines Biden’s Preference for US Steel and Iron in Infrastructure Projects
The Biden administration is directing federal agencies to prioritize purchasing American-made iron and steel for infrastructure projects. A document released Monday from the Office of Management and Budget offers guidance on how to implement “made in America” requirements from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan signed into law in November. The law specifies that federal agencies…
Ocean Geoengineering ‘Not Rocket Science’: Russ George
February 4, 2022
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In a Feb. 3 webinar with the conservative environmental group ConservAmerica, entrepreneur Russ George pitched the idea of using iron fertilization to spur plankton growth far from shore. George said the procedure removed carbon from the atmosphere while restoring fish populations—an approach he made famous in 2012 through the experimental release of iron sulfate into…
Best Iron Food and Supplement Sources
Iron in Foods If you are looking to improve your iron status through diet, here are the best sources from foods (5-18 mg/100 g food): liver, prune juice, kidney, heart, molasses, pork, beef, sunflower seeds, kidney beans, pinto beans, oyster, clam, lima beans, lentils, navy beans, sesame seeds, tahini, chickpeas, hummus, lamb, egg yolk, rice…
Iron Overload Destroys Mitochondria, Sabotages Health
Iron is necessary for life as it is essential to transfer oxygen into your tissues. Hemoglobin, the protein in your red blood cells that contains iron at its core, reversibly binds to oxygen and supplies your tissues with it. Without proper oxygenation, your cells quickly start dying. Iron is also a key component of various…
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