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n. - A complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds.

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  • And this leaves just the central core of the haemoglobin called the haem group, which is what's known as a porphyrin ring.
  • Other nutritional virtues include the easily absorbed iron known as "haem" iron.
  • "Non-haem" iron from plant foods such as baked beans, nuts, seeds and dark green, leafy vegetables is less well absorbed than "haem" iron in meat.
  • New York to work with Irving, who had long been interested in the haem question.
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