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Ferritin iron absorption in man.

M Layrisse, C Martínez-Torres, M Renzy

    Blood
    |May 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Iron absorption from ferritin was studied in 108 subjects. Absorption varied by iron status and food pairings, with lower absorption with vegetables and higher with meat.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Biochemistry
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Iron deficiency remains a significant global health concern.
    • Understanding iron absorption from different dietary sources is crucial for developing effective interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the absorption of iron from ferritin and hemosiderin in humans.
    • To compare ferritin iron absorption in individuals with varying iron statuses.
    • To evaluate the impact of different food matrices on ferritin iron bioavailability.

    Main Methods:

    • Radioiron-labeled ferritin and hemosiderin were administered to 108 subjects.
    • Subjects included normal and iron-deficient individuals.
    • Iron absorption was quantified and analyzed in relation to meal composition.

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    Main Results:

    • Geometric mean absorption of ferritin iron was 1.9% across all subjects.
    • Absorption increased with iron deficiency severity (0.9% normal to 5.7% marked deficiency).
    • Vegetable-inclusive meals significantly reduced absorption compared to maize, wheat, or soybean alone. Meat and liver enhanced absorption but did not match their intrinsic levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Ferritin iron absorption is influenced by individual iron status and co-ingested foods.
    • Dietary context, particularly the presence of vegetables versus meat/liver, significantly modulates ferritin iron bioavailability.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying differential iron absorption from ferritin in complex meals.