Browsing by Subject "Hepcidin"
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Effects of n-3 fatty acid and iron deficiency, alone and in combination, on hepcidin regulation and lipid mediators in rats
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Globally, iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency and can lead to various adverse health consequences. Iron absorption, circulation and storage are regulated by the hormone hepcidin, which is ... -
Overweight impairs efficacy of iron supplementation in iron-deficient South African children: a randomized controlled intervention
(Nature Publishing Group, 2013)BACKGROUND: Many countries in the nutrition transition have high rates of iron deficiency (ID) and overweight (OW). ID is more common in OW children; this may be due to adiposity-related inflammation reducing iron ...