Hepcidin and Iron in Health and Disease
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DOI: 10.1146/annurev-med-043021-032816
Abstract: Hepcidin, the iron-regulatory hormone, determines plasma iron concentrations and total body iron content. Hepcidin, secreted by hepatocytes, functions by controlling the activity of the cellular iron exporter ferroportin, which delivers iron to plasma from intestinal… read more here.
Keywords: iron health; iron; hepcidin iron; health disease ... See more keywords
Nutritional Aspects of Iron in Health and Disease
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15112441
Abstract: Dietary iron assimilation is critical for health and essential to prevent iron-deficient states and related comorbidities, such as anemia. The bioavailability of iron is generally low, while its absorption and metabolism are tightly controlled to… read more here.
Keywords: health; dietary iron; iron health; iron ... See more keywords