About this Research Topic
Iron is a vital component of many proteins and enzymes in the human body, playing a crucial role in oxygen transport (hemoglobin), cellular respiration, and DNA synthesis. Iron deficiency is a significant global health concern, leading to anemia and impacting cognitive function, growth, and development. Conversely, iron overload can also be detrimental, causing organ damage and other health issues.
This research topic aims to advance our understanding of iron nutrition and its impact on human health. Therefore, we aim to explore strategies to improve dietary iron intake, particularly for populations at risk of deficiency. Additionally, the topic will investigate safe and effective iron supplementation approaches and their potential interactions with other dietary factors. The topic will delve into the role of iron in various health conditions, including anemia, iron overload disorders, and chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Finally, advances in iron diagnostics, such as iron-related biomarkers, algorithms, and validation of POCTs, will also be explored in this paper.
This Research Topic is open for original articles, narrative review, systematic review, and meta-analysis focusing on iron nutrition, including:
• Novel dietary sources of iron and strategies to enhance iron bioavailability from plant-based foods.
• Assessment of iron deficiency and iron overload using current and emerging techniques.
• Development of safe and efficacious iron supplementation strategies for different populations.
• Investigation of the role of iron in various health conditions, including anemia, iron overload disorders, and chronic diseases.
• Studies on the interaction of iron with other dietary components and its impact on health.
• POCTs for assessing the iron deficiency status.
This research topic aims to advance our understanding of iron nutrition and its impact on human health. Therefore, we aim to explore strategies to improve dietary iron intake, particularly for populations at risk of deficiency. Additionally, the topic will investigate safe and effective iron supplementation approaches and their potential interactions with other dietary factors. The topic will delve into the role of iron in various health conditions, including anemia, iron overload disorders, and chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Finally, advances in iron diagnostics, such as iron-related biomarkers, algorithms, and validation of POCTs, will also be explored in this paper.
This Research Topic is open for original articles, narrative review, systematic review, and meta-analysis focusing on iron nutrition, including:
• Novel dietary sources of iron and strategies to enhance iron bioavailability from plant-based foods.
• Assessment of iron deficiency and iron overload using current and emerging techniques.
• Development of safe and efficacious iron supplementation strategies for different populations.
• Investigation of the role of iron in various health conditions, including anemia, iron overload disorders, and chronic diseases.
• Studies on the interaction of iron with other dietary components and its impact on health.
• POCTs for assessing the iron deficiency status.
Keywords: iron, anemia, iron deficiency, iron supplements, iron overload disorder, chronic disease, biomarkers, iron bioavailability
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