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 an inherited disorder of iron metabolism. It is the most common cause of severe iron overload. Excess iron may be deposited into the liver. The abnormal accumulation of iron in the liver causes damage. As a result, levels of liver enzymes begin to elevate, especially AST and ALT.