These anemias were discussed to relate to lack of essential micronutrients other than iron, such as vitamins A, B2, B12, C or Cu, or Zn [58] or to inflammation.”Anemia of inflammation”, also termed “Anemia of chronic diseases” (ACD), goes along with increased hepcidin concentrations that reduce duodenal iron absorption and increase iron sequestration in the reticuloendothelial system. The gene discussed is HAMP; the disease is anemia (phenotype).