In this special issue, we analyze the importance of iron in the host-parasite interplay. Iron is a transition element and the fourth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Iron is vital for growth of nearly all living organisms, from prokaryotes to humans. Iron plays an important role in several cellular processes, such as respiration,Continue reading “Iron and parasites”
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Limit iron intake to limit growth of invading pathogens
Iron Limitation as an Innate Immune Defense In addition to mitigating toxicity associated with hypo- or hyperferremia, regulation of iron distribution serves as an innate immune mechanism against invading pathogens. Even in the absence of infection, several facets of human iron metabolism ensure that iron is scarcely accessible to pathogenic microorganisms. First, the majority of ironContinue reading “Limit iron intake to limit growth of invading pathogens”
Alzheimer’s gut bacteria, virus and iron dysregulation
Researchers Identify Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’s NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 9, 2016 FEATUREDMOST POPULARNEUROLOGYOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ A worldwide team of senior scientists and clinicians have come together to produce an editorial which indicates that certain microbes – a specific virus and two specific types of bacteria – areContinue reading “Alzheimer’s gut bacteria, virus and iron dysregulation”
Iron disorders , Vit B12, toxic drugs, and donating blood
Iron Disorders: The Importance of Checking Your Iron … – Dr. Mercola https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/…/iron-overload-disorder.aspx Jun 12, 2016 – My dad has beta–thalassemia and he gave me the gene, which is a form of hemolytic anemia (similar to sickle cell anemia). As a result of that, my red blood cells die faster than normal, and I’m prone to excess iron.Continue reading “Iron disorders , Vit B12, toxic drugs, and donating blood”
Mineral Nutrients Balance
Mineral Nutrients Balance by Connie Dello Buono at http://www.clubalthea.com Iron Balance (am) Calcium and Phosphorous Balance (pm) Toxic metals Mercury, Arsenic , Lead , etc Molybdenum and Manganese aid iron metabolim and lowers Copper and magnesium Balance of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium Calcium lowers manganese Calcium antagonist with Lead Iron is lowered by CalciumContinue reading “Mineral Nutrients Balance”
One Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’s
A worldwide team of senior scientists and clinicians have come together to produce an editorial which indicates that certain microbes – a specific virus and two specific types of bacteria – are major causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. Their paper, which has been published online in the highly regarded peer-reviewed journal, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, stresses the urgent need for further research – and more importantly, for clinical trials of anti-microbial and related agents to treat the disease.
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Diabetes, meat, iron and A1c
Bacteria and inflammation thrives in the presence of heme, iron. Diabetes starts with inflammation. A1c in the blood shows the 3-month average plasma glucose concentration. CVD, cardiovascular disease, is an inflammation of the vascular system. Deaths from CVD: 17.9 million / 32% (2015) Researchers analyzed 14 exercise studies involving 915 adults with type 2 diabetes. Aerobic exercise (such asContinue reading “Diabetes, meat, iron and A1c”
Know Your A1C: What This Blood Test Can Tell You About Your Risk for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Know Your A1C: What This Blood Test Can Tell You About Your Risk for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease The higher the A1C level, the greater the risk of developing diabetes-related complications. By Martin Tibuakuu, M.D., M.P.H. and Erin Michos, M.D., M.H.S. | Aug. 24, 2016, at 6:00 a.m. MORE Know Your A1C: What This BloodContinue reading “Know Your A1C: What This Blood Test Can Tell You About Your Risk for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease”
Hepatitis C Virus Infection in African Americans
By Brian Pearlman Hepatitis C is more prevalent among African Americans than among persons of any other racial group in the United States. However, comparatively little data are available on the natural history and treatment of hepatitis C in this population. Compared with white persons, African American persons have a lower rate of viral clearanceContinue reading “Hepatitis C Virus Infection in African Americans”
Hemochromatosis patients should be on a low-iron diet
Hemochromatosis is a common genetic condition and yet there are still a number of misperceptions surrounding the diagnosis and management of this condition. Hemochromatosis affects both men and women. Typical patients do not have alcoholism or viral hepatitis, and often have normal liver enzymes. Clinical expression is highly variable. Genetic testing is widely available andContinue reading “Hemochromatosis patients should be on a low-iron diet”
Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research
Coffee is a complex mixture of chemicals that provides significant amounts of chlorogenic acid and caffeine. Unfiltered coffee is a significant source of cafestol and kahweol, which are diterpenes that have been implicated in the cholesterol-raising effects of coffee. The results of epidemiological research suggest that coffee consumption may help prevent several chronic diseases, including type 2 DM,41 Parkinson’s disease69Continue reading “Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research”
Iron overload, organs affected and related health issues
Organs commonly affected by haemochromatosis are the liver, heart, and endocrine glands.[3] Haemochromatosis may present with the following clinical syndromes:[4] Cirrhosis of the liver: Varies from zonal iron deposition[5] to fibrosis (cirrhosis). Diabetes due to selective iron deposition in pancreatic islet beta cells leading to functional failure and cell death.[2][6] Cardiomyopathy Arthritis, from calcium pyrophosphateContinue reading “Iron overload, organs affected and related health issues”
Iron: The Double-Edged Sword
Iron: The Double-Edged Sword Iron encourages the formation of cancer-causing free radicals. Of course, the body needs a certain amount of iron for healthy blood cells. But beyond this rather small amount, iron becomes a dangerous substance, acting as a catalyst for the formation of free radicals. Because of this, research studies have shown thatContinue reading “Iron: The Double-Edged Sword”