Hysterectomy Is Associated with Increased Levels of Iron in the Brain
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 20:00
in Health & Medicine
Iron accumulates in our bodies as we age, says Dr. George Bartzokis, and may contribute to the development of abnormal deposits of proteins associated with several prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. Men have more iron in their bodies and brains than women. But why? One possible explanation for the gender difference is that during menstruation, iron is eliminated through the loss of blood.