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  • Hematology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Physiology

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  • Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and iron deficiency (ID) impact over 1.2 billion people worldwide.
  • High prevalence in children and women in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Causes of ID include increased requirements, poor intake, malabsorption, and blood loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physiological mechanisms of iron regulation in ID.
  • To discuss diagnostic challenges, especially during inflammation.
  • To outline current and emerging iron supplementation treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on iron metabolism and regulation.
  • Analysis of diagnostic parameters for iron deficiency.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic approaches for iron repletion.

Main Results:

  • ID activates cellular and systemic adaptive responses, including hepcidin suppression.
  • Laboratory diagnosis can be complex due to inflammation.
  • Oral and parenteral iron supplements are primary treatments, with formulation choice dependent on severity and cause.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced understanding of systemic iron handling informs treatment decisions.
  • Optimized oral iron dosing and formulation selection are crucial for managing ID.
  • Further research into iron regulation can refine therapeutic interventions.