2014
DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.122.8
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The effects of high or low iron status and male or female sex on the non‐transferrin‐bound iron response to oral iron supplementation (122.8)

Abstract: Background: Fe status determines intestinal Fe‐absorption and internal metabolism. Recently, sex‐associated effects on Fe handling have been suggested as well. These hold implications for prophylactic or therapeutic oral Fe supplementation. Objective: To determine whether sex and/or Fe‐status influence the NTBI response to oral Fe. Methods: 40 subjects ‐‐10 men (LM) and 10 women (LW) with low Fe stores (70 µg ferritin/L) ‐‐ provided blood samples at baseline and at 90, 180 and 270 min after ingesting 100 mg Fe… Show more

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