Decreased iron stores in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection is improved by eradication without corresponding changes in the intake of iron and vitamin C

Background: The relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and iron metabolism has not been well studied in Japan. We examined the association of H. pylori infection and its eradication to iron metabolism. Methods: A total of 654 adults who completed a health survey in 2012 were enrolled. H....

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Main Authors: Satoru Nakagawa, Tadashi Shimoyama, Satoshi Sato, Daisuke Chinda, Shigeyuki Nakaji, Shinsaku Fukuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Cogent Medicine
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2018.1432539