Systemic iron reduction by venesection alters the gut microbiome in patients with haemochromatosis
Background & Aims: Iron reduction by venesection has been the cornerstone of treatment for haemochromatosis for decades, and its reported health benefits are many. Repeated phlebotomy can lead to a compensatory increase in intestinal iron absorption, reducing intestinal iron availability. Gi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | JHEP Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555920300884 |