Iron deficiency is a worldwide health problem that affects reproductive function, cognitive development, and work capacity.
There is a variety of dietary factors that can affect iron absorption. It could be a combination of inhibitory and enhancing factors.
Anemia of chronic disease, also known as anemia of chronic inflammation, is caused primarily by infections, autoimmune disorders, chronic renal insufficiency, and malignancies.
Iron is involved in many neurological activities, and its deficiency has been linked to anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as developmental problems.
