Iron overload is a risk factor for diabetes. The link between iron and diabetes was first
recognized in pathologic conditions—hereditary hemochromatosis and thalassemia—but …

Emerging scientific evidence has disclosed unsuspected influences between iron
metabolism and type 2 diabetes. The relationship is bi-directional—iron affects glucose …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to comprehensively delineate iron metabolism and its
implications in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Background: Iron deficiency is an …

Iron overload is associated with increased diabetes risk. We therefore investigated the effect
of iron on adiponectin, an insulin-sensitizing adipokine that is decreased in diabetic patients …

Background Ageing populations will impact on healthcare provision, especially since extra
years are not necessarily spent in good health. It is important to identify and understand the …

The role of micronutrients in the etiology of type 2 diabetes is not well established. Several
lines of evidence suggest that iron play may a role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes …

Iron can affect the clinical course of several chronic metabolic diseases such as type 2
diabetes, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and atherosclerosis. Iron overload can …

Anemia is currently defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a hemoglobin (Hb)
level< 13 g/dL in men and< 12 g/dL in women. While estimates vary widely, nearly one …

The mechanisms that promote liver injury in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are
yet to be thoroughly elucidated. As such, effective treatment strategies are lacking and novel …

Background Metabolic syndrome (METS) is an increasingly prevalent but poorly understood
clinical condition characterized by insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia …