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Iron

Meaning

Iron is an essential trace mineral that plays a fundamental and multifunctional role in human physiology, extending far beyond its well-known function in oxygen transport. As a critical component of hemoglobin and myoglobin, it is necessary for cellular respiration and energy production. Furthermore, iron is a required cofactor for numerous enzymes involved in DNA synthesis, neurological development, and the synthesis of several key hormones.