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Iron in obesity. An ancient micronutrient for a modern disease
Obesity Reviews, 08/26/09
Zafon C et al. – Iron is a necessary constituent of several macromolecules involved in cell metabolism, but, at the same time, it could be a potentially dangerous element. For this reason iron balance must be finely regulated. At present, obesity has been recognized as a worldwide public health problem. Excess body fat is associated with increased all–cause mortality and increased risk for several medical morbidities.
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