Definitions for "Iron Requirement"
The Condition"...The body stores iron in the liver, spleen, kidneys and bone marrow as ferritin, hemosiderin and siderophilin..."
The Condition"...Iron is one of the most important trace elements required by the body and is widely distributed throughout it..."
The Condition"...such as inadequate intake, poor absorption (for example chronic diarrhoea or malabsorption syndrome), increased iron demands (as in pregnancy) and abnormal loss of blood from the body (for example hookworm, gastric ulcers and frequent or excessive menstruation)..."
Our Question about level of coffee consumption"Research has shown that drinking coffee causes a significant loss of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, and zinc..." Recommendation Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance"Research has shown that drinking coffee causes a significant loss of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, and zinc..."