Question

Does Iron Status improve later in life ?

Answer 1

Iron is an essential component for blood cell formation, metabolism ,exchange of oxygen in the respiratory system ,etc., As one ages the systemic changes occurs in the body system .Hepcidin is one of the component which is involved in the metabolism of iron .In simple it stops the transportation of iron .When one ages the level of Hepcidin can increase which can greatly reduce the transportation of iron .As a result the chance of anemia in elders are increased.This signifies iron stores does not improve as one ages.