The influence and benefits of controlling for inflammation on plasma ferritin and hemoglobin responses following a multi-micronutrient supplement in apparently healthy, HIV+ Kenyan adults

Mburu,A.S.W.; Thurnham,D.I.; Mwaniki,D.L.; Muniu,E.M.; Alumasa,F.; Wagt,A.de

Journal of Nutrition 8(3): 613-619

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3166
DOI: 10.1093/jn/138.3.613
Document Number: 199100
Hemoglobin and ferritin are important biomarkers of iron status but are both altered by inflammation. We used the inflammation biomarkers C-reactive protein (CRP) and alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) to adjust hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations to clarify interpretation of iron status.

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