Hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations are positively associated with blood pressure and hypertension risk in older adults: a retrospective cross-sectional study, Sharpeville, South Africa.

CONCLUSIONS: Consistencies between the results from both variables suggest that some part of these positive associations could be iron dependent. Caution should be taken about unmonitored iron supplements consumption among older adults particularly those with elevated BP or on antihypertensive medications. PMID: 31464399 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Source Type: research