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Influence of diet, menstruation and genetic factors on iron status: a cross-sectional study in Spanish women of childbearing age.
International journal of molecular sciences - 6 Mar 2014
Blanco-Rojo Ruth, Toxqui Laura, López-Parra Ana M, Baeza-Richer Carlos, Pérez-Granados Ana M, Arroyo-Pardo Eduardo, Vaquero M Pilar
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate the combined influence of diet, menstruation and genetic factors on iron status in Spanish menstruating women (n = 142). Dietary intake was assessed by a 72-h detailed dietary report and menstrual blood loss by a questionnaire, to determine a Menstrual Blood Loss Coefficient (MBLC). Five selected SNPs were genotyped: rs3811647, rs1799852 (Tf gene); rs1375515 (CACNA2D3...
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