Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or ...

Ferritin is a protein that’s produced in the body’s cells, and largely concentrated in the liver and immune system cells. Ferritin stores and releases iron, which is essential for producing red blood ...

Washington, DC - Serum ferritin levels up to 1200 ng/mL are not associated with increased mortality risk and may in fact be associated with a trend toward improved survival, according to a prospective ...

In older adults without anemia or prevalent HF, lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with increased risk for HFpEF and HF. Lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with higher measures of ...

Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Factors influencing ferritin levels included irregular menstruation, menstrual bleeding volume, and elevated insulin levels—features closely associated with the syndrome. Although high ferritin has ...

Iron is essential for oxygen transport and energy metabolism, yet both deficiency and excess are linked to cardiovascular ...

Virtually every cell in the body requires iron in order to function well. Iron is involved in key bodily processes, including the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It also plays a central role in ...