Serum Iron:Ferritin Ratio Predicts Healthy Body Composition and Reduced Risk of Severe Fatty Liver in Young Adult Women
Dysregulated iron metabolism is associated with altered body composition and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); however, mechanisms underlying this association remain undefined. We investigated this association in 117 women. Middle-aged women (≥45 years old (y)) were heavier and had lower ser...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/8/833 |