Can Humans Digest Iron Oxide? An In-Depth Look at Rust and Our Bodies
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a significant portion of the global population suffers from iron deficiency, yet the answer to whether humans can digest iron oxide is a firm 'no'. Unlike the bioavailable forms of iron found in food, the chemical compound known as rust is a form of iron our digestive system cannot readily process.
