For absorption studies, the orally administered test solution consisted of radioactive ferrous citrate (Fe 59), usually about 8 microcuries, and carrier ferrous sulfate mixed in the desired ratio in 0 ...

Lactoferrin has become one of the most sought-after proteins in nutrition, prized for its breadth of functions that spans immune support, iron regulation, and gut health. Lactoferrin has a strong ...

Iron overload contributes to increased transplant-related mortality, and serum ferritin is typically used to detect iron overload. Other iron parameters have received limited attention. We studied ...

A new study led by researchers at the Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS), University of Limerick (UL) has found that people with low levels and very high levels of a commonly measured laboratory ...

Iron is an essential element that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes including enzymatic activity, DNA repair, and oxygen transfer. To determine an individual’s iron status, clinicians ...