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Nutrition International and the Philippines government partner to upgrade wheat flour fortification standards to fight micronutrient deficiencies
April 8, 2025
The present study evaluated whether weight and fat loss in obese subjects would improve iron absorption.
A 6-month prospective study design was used to assess inflammation, serum hepcidin, and iron absorption in 38 obese adults (32 female and 6 male) who had recently undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Authors concluded adiposity-related inflammation is associated with a reduction in iron absorption in iron-deficient obese subjects. Fat loss may improve iron absorption in this population.