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  • Iron is vital for human health, but aberrant iron levels are linked to chronic diseases and accelerated aging.
  • Previous studies suggest a positive association between blood iron and cellular senescence, indicating potential aging acceleration.
  • The relationship between blood iron and robust methylation-based biological aging metrics remains unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cross-sectional associations between serum iron markers and DNA methylation-based biological aging metrics.
  • To examine the relationship between serum ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation, and three distinct biological aging clocks.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 1260 women from the Sister Study was analyzed.
  • Serum iron (ferritin, iron, transferrin saturation) and three methylation-based aging metrics (GrimAgeAccel, PhenoAgeAccel, DunedinPACE) were measured.
  • Linear regression models were used to assess associations, adjusting for lifestyle and demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • Increased serum ferritin was positively associated with higher DunedinPACE, GrimAgeAccel, and PhenoAgeAccel.
  • Higher serum iron and transferrin saturation showed inverse associations with DunedinPACE, GrimAgeAccel, and PhenoAgeAccel.
  • Associations were observed after adjusting for smoking, alcohol intake, menopause status, education, exercise, and diet.

Conclusions:

  • The positive association between ferritin and aging metrics supports the role of oxidative stress in high iron exposure.
  • Inverse associations between serum iron/transferrin saturation and aging metrics challenge common explanations.
  • Further research is required to elucidate the mechanisms behind these complex iron-aging relationships.