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 is a condition caused by the over-absorption of iron from foods that you consume, leading to an excessive concentration of iron in your blood. This can cause serious health problems, since your body doesnât have a way to get rid of the excess iron. The excess iron also builds up in your: liver.