David Millar

Triggers of the Iron Trap – When the Saboteurs Strike

David Millar

Published on: 02/09/2025

“Triggers of the Iron Trap – When the Saboteurs Strike” explores what undermines the body’s natural defense axis (Nrf2–HO-1–Ceruloplasmin), transforming iron from life-giving liberator into a destructive force. From environmental toxins and dietary disruptors to chronic inflammation, circadian disruption, and psychological stress, this article uncovers the hidden saboteurs that silence the body’s guardians and set the Iron Trap. By tracing these upstream triggers, it shows how diverse diseases share a common origin in iron mismanagement, and points toward pathways of prevention and restoration.

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The Iron Slave – When the Body’s Gatekeepers Fail

David Millar

Published on: 16/08/2025

The Iron Slave blog explains how suppression of the Nrf2–HO-1 pathway leads to iron mismanagement, driving destructive chemistry through the Fenton reaction, ferroptosis, and lipid peroxidation. This state leaves fingerprints across the body’s iron-rich organs, from MS lesions in the brain and spinal cord, to arterial inflammation in the heart, fatty liver, kidney scarring, and disrupted brain regions tied to autism and ADHD.

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Heme: The Molecular Gatekeeper of Life and Energy

David Millar

Published on: 13/08/2025

Dive into the world of heme, the iron-centered molecule powering life's essentials. This blog explores heme's elegant structure, its biosynthesis from simple precursors, and its vital roles in proteins like hemoglobin for oxygen transport. Uncover why heme is biology's ultimate gatekeeper for oxygen, energy, and balance in a healthy body.

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Iron: The Most Dangerous and Divine Element in the Body

David Millar

Published on: 05/08/2025

Iron is the double-edged sword of biology, vital for life but deadly when unbound. Explore how this magnetic molecule powers health and fuels decay.

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