Latent iron deficiency – how empty iron stores are enough for correct diagnosis?

International studies have found that ferritin level less than 30 is the reference value for [...]

„Milk anemia“ – a lot of dairy as promoter of iron deficiency

Cow milk and dairy products contain in addition to a lot of calcium also a [...]

Why does iron cause constipation – tips to prevent and relieve

Iron supplements cause constipation because the absorption of iron is weak – from food as [...]

Iron supplements and oxidative stress – what should every person know?

There is a lot of information about the importance of iron. Information about oxidative stress [...]

Vitamin D deficiency – what happens in case of deficiency and how fast does the deficiency develop?

Only approximately 50% of vitamin D is absorbed by the body from food [1]. Vitamin [...]

Should you take iron every other day instead of daily supplementation?

Did you know that in 2001, research found that an acute phase protein hepcidin regulates [...]

Menstruation and iron deficiency – a catch-22

During normal menstruation, women lose approximately 25-45 ml of blood and the upper limit for [...]

Animal vs plant iron – facts from nutrition science

We have previously written about heme and non-heme iron in our vegetarian blog, which you [...]

Does your child get enough iron – let´ talk about iron deficiency among children

Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies among children just like among [...]

What is the optimal level of vitamin D and what to take into account before buying vitamin D supplements?

Vitamin D is a popular subject. Known as the sunshine vitamin, it has several important [...]