Presenter: Leland Stillman

Format: MP4 Video file download
Includes: Video & Slides

Iron is an essential nutrient, but it can also be a poison. We know that iron overload contributes to a wide range of illnesses, including diabetes, obesity, dementia, infertility, neurological and psychiatric disorders, liver disease and many types of cancer. Many Americans are at risk for iron-overload, but despite this the American flour supply is fortified with iron. This is a clear and present danger to the health of the American people. While iron is necessary for distribution of oxygen and clearance of carbon dioxide to and from the body's organs and tissues, it can accumulate in them and cause excessive oxidative stress. This stress contributes to disease and premature aging. In this presentation, Dr. Stillman will explore how iron is handled in the body and how to protect yourself from iron overload.