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Enders says iron levels can dip after infection as immune defence

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published August 1, 2026 · Big Think · Physician: You should be listening to the genius of your body | Giulia Enders: Full Interview
Enders says iron levels can dip after infection as immune defence
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"So shortly after an infection you might have a lowered iron value when you go to a blood test for example but that's not necessarily a bad thing because it will probably return within the next day."
Enders claims the immune system can temporarily pull iron out of the blood during infection to deprive microbes of a scarce nutrient, then release it back afterwards. She suggests this could explain some low iron readings shortly after illness, framing it as an adaptive response rather than immediate deficiency.
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