Category: Iron Deficiency
Iron Deficiency and Iron Overload in the Elderly
Iron plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and electron transport. In the elderly population, maintaining appropriate iron levels is essential, yet it presents unique challenges due to age-related changes in metabolism, dietary intake, and the prevalence of chronic diseases. Iron Deficiency in the ElderlyIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is…