Is iron involved in coagulation? A nuanced look at its indirect effects on blood clotting
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Globally, iron deficiency affects billions of people and is the most common nutritional deficiency. While calcium is the well-known mineral in the direct clotting process, the question, **is iron involved in coagulation?** reveals a far more complex picture where suboptimal iron levels—either too low or too high—can significantly alter your risk of blood clots.
