Ferritin Is a Marker of Inflammation rather than Iron Deficiency in Overweight and Obese People

• Автори: Abidullah Khan (Автор), Wazir Muhammad Khan (Автор), Maimoona Ayub (Автор), Mohammad Humayun (Автор), Mohammad Haroon (Автор)
• Формат: Книга
• Опубліковано: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. In clinical practice, serum ferritin is used as a screening tool to detect iron deficiency. However, its reliability in obesity has been questioned. Objectives. To investigate the role of ferritin in overweight and obese people, either as a marker of inflammation or iron deficiency. Meth...