The magnitude of the plasma hepcidin response to oral iron supplements depends on the iron dosage

The magnitude of the plasma hepcidin response to oral iron supplements depends on the iron dosage

BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency without anaemia is a common health problem, especially in young menstruating women. The efficacy of the usually recommended oral iron supplementation is limited due to increased plasma hepcidin concentration, which reduces iron absorption and leads to side effects such a...

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Main Authors: Maximilian Karczewski, Stana Simic, Lanja Saleh, Albina Nowak, Morton G. Schubert, Diego Moretti, Dorine W. Swinkels, Felix Beuschlein, Paolo M. Suter, Pierre-Alexandre Krayenbuehl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2024-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Online Access:https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3635

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