New research has revealed the importance of mineral forms of iron in regulating the cycling of this bio-essential nutrient in the ocean. The findings pave the way for new work on the relationship ...

Iron is important for life, and iron deficiency impairs development, but whether the iron level regulates neural differentiation remains elusive. Iron-regulatory proteins (IRPs), including IRP1 and ...

The brain develops rapidly in the first few years of life, and proper nutrition is needed to support optimal brain development. Iron is a micronutrient that is essential for the developing brain as it ...

Feeling exhausted, experiencing headaches or noticing brittle nails could be early clues that your body isn't getting enough iron.