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Iron
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Mind Map on Iron, created by jordantaylor1996 on 05/06/2014.
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Iron
Functions
forms haemoglobin
forms part of myoglobin
prevent anaemia
part of enzyme structures
sources
fish
eggs
meat
chicken
cereals
green vegetables
meat products
haem iron
non-haem iron
forms
haem iron - ferrous, easy to absorb.
non-haem iron - ferric, cant be absorbed, must be changed to ferrous to absorb
factors aiding absorption
haem iron, vit C, hydrochloric acid.
factors hindering absorption
phytic acid, exalic acid, tannins.
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