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What is the oxygen-carrying mineral in hemoglobin?

April 26, 2017Hemoglobin Mineral oxygen-carrying

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What is the oxygen-carrying mineral in hemoglobin?

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, as the central part of the molecule is an iron complex. This is why you need the mineral iron in your diet. Without sufficient iron in the diet the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is lowered, and you will soon become anaemic.