In total, twenty elements appear to be essential for the correct functioning of the human
body, half of which are metals and half are non-metals. Among those metals that are …

Iron is a critical metal for several vital biological processes. Most of the body's iron is bound
to hemoglobin in erythrocytes. Iron from senescent red blood cells is recycled by …

This review explores the multifaceted role that iron has in cancer biology. Epidemiological
studies have demonstrated an association between excess iron and increased cancer …

Obesity is an excessive adipose tissue accumulation that may have detrimental effects on
health. Particularly, childhood obesity has become one of the main public health problems in …

Iron is a vital trace element for humans, as it plays a crucial role in oxygen transport,
oxidative metabolism, cellular proliferation, and many catalytic reactions. To be beneficial …

Several minerals are required for life to exist. In animals, 7 elements (Ca, P, Mg, Na, K, Cl,
and S) are required to be present in the diet in fairly large amounts (grams to tens of grams …

Agricultural practices require novel products that allow sustainable development and
commercial production according to the needs of farmers and consumers. Therefore, in the …

Red meat has been an important part of the diet throughout human evolution. Overall, when
included as part of a healthy and varied diet, red meat can provide a rich source of …

Encapsulation in packaging of food ingredients is of great interest at micro and nano levels.
It is a distinct process leading to the entrapping of one substance within another material …

Iron overload is a pathological condition resulting from a congenital impairment of its
regulation, increased intestinal iron absorption secondary to bone marrow erythroid …