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Iron Explained: How It Works in the Body and Why Deficiency Is So Common
ByDr. A.S.M. Masum Billah, MBBS January 2, 2026December 28, 2025

Iron is one of the most well-known minerals in human nutrition, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people associate iron only with anemia, assuming that iron status matters only when blood tests show low hemoglobin. In reality, iron plays a much broader role in the body, and deficiency can exist long…

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Zinc Explained: What It Does in the Body
ByDr. A.S.M. Masum Billah, MBBS January 1, 2026December 28, 2025

Zinc is a trace mineral, but its impact on human health is anything but small. It plays a central role in immune regulation, wound healing, cell division, sensory perception, hormone activity, and gene expression. Despite its importance, zinc deficiency remains common worldwide and is often overlooked because its symptoms tend to be subtle, gradual, and…

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