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[Iron intake and HFE gen in male adults from Buenos Aires].
Medicina - 1 Jan 2000
Felipoff Ana L, Fleischman Silvana J, Donadío M Luján, Sebastiano Vanesa, Castro Marcelo, Vellicce Alejandra, Rey Jorge A, Lardo Marta M, Langini Silvia H
Abstract excerpt
Excess iron (Fe) intake in subjects carrying certain mutations in the HFE gene may result in Fe overload. To estimate risk of Fe overload, 166 male blood donors (19-65 years) from Buenos Aires city were investigated. Daily Fe intake (FeI), hem Fe intake, and Fe intake from SO4Fe enriched flours were estimated (SARA Computer Program and Food Composition Table, USDA). Serum ferritin and transferrin saturation were...
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