Novel Iron-Whey Protein Microspheres Protect Gut Epithelial Cells from Iron-Related Oxidative Stress and Damage and Improve Iron Absorption in Fasting Adults.

Journal: Acta haematologica
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Iron food fortification and oral iron formulations are frequently limited by poor absorption, resulting in the widespread use of high-dose oral iron, which is poorly tolerated.

Authors

  • Jun Wang
    Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and the Department of Neurology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
  • Gabor Radics
  • Michael Whelehan
  • Aoibhe OʼDriscoll
  • Anne Marie Healy
  • John F Gilmer
  • Mark Ledwidge