forms over millions of years in the pore spaces of sedimentary rocks from remains of ocean-dwelling phytoplankton; over time it migrates upward toward the highest point in the porous rock because it is less dense than the rock.
Hereditary hemochromatosis (hee-muh-kro-muh-TOE-sus) is a genetic disease that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron. Iron is an important nutrient that our bodies get from food.
Hemochromatosis Diet Tips. Hemochromatosis is a disorder that results in too much iron being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Here is some diet information from the Iron Disorders Institute to help you understand what foods can help absorb less iron as well as foods to avoid that increase iron absorption.