Iron and Adaptation
The discussion delves into the intriguing relationship between iron deficiency and the challenges faced by European Neolithic farmers, particularly in cold climates. As pregnancy demands significant iron, the inability to maintain body temperature due to deficiency could have dire consequences. The emergence of adaptations, such as the c 282 y allele linked to hemochromatosis, is explored as a potential evolutionary response to these environmental pressures.In this clip
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Ep 152 Hemochromatosis: Ironing out the details
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