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    Apr 23, 2009, 02:33 PM
    Roles of iron in the metabolism?
    Does anyone know the role of iron in the metabolism? I need three functions!
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    Apr 23, 2009, 06:59 PM

    I know its use as making haemoglobin, the red substance in the blood. I had to Google, and found that iron

    1. Transport and storage of oxygen.
    2. Aid in energy production and cell diffusion.
    3. Helps the immune and central nervous systems.

    Iron: foods, benefits of, function of, iron absorption, types, iron in food

    Hope it helped! :)
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