Effects of iron supplementation in mice with hypoferremia induced by obesity

In conclusion, systemic iron supplementation in mice with hypoferremia induced by obesity did not worsen inflammatory marker or adipose tissue inflammation or the metabolic status established by obesity. Iron deposition was observed in adipose tissue, mainly in macrophages, suggesting that these cells have mechanisms that promote iron incorporation without increasing the production of inflammatory mediators.

Source: Experimental Biology and Medicine - November 7, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Gotardo, E. M. F., Caria, C. R. e. P., de Oliveira, C. C., Rocha, T., Ribeiro, M. L., Gambero, A. Tags: Endocrinology & amp;amp; Nutrition Source Type: research