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Why is iron important?

Bryan Johnson mentioned his autoimmune gastritis went undetected for years behind unexplained low iron. Iron is crucial for making haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Low iron can lead to anaemia, causing tiredness and weakness. Autoimmune gastritis can impair the stomach's ability to absorb iron, explaining the link.

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