Impaired thermoregulation and thyroid function in iron-deficiency anemia
Beard JL, Borel MJ, Derr J
Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Controlled cold-exposure study comparing thermoregulatory and thyroid responses in iron-deficient anaemic versus iron-replete women.
Key Findings
Iron-deficient women maintained lower core temperature during cold exposure with blunted thyroid hormone and catecholamine responses.
Conclusions
Iron deficiency is a correctable cause of cold intolerance.
Limitations
Very small sample; laboratory cold challenge.
Supplements Studied
Iron-deficient women maintained lower core temperature during cold exposure with blunted thyroid hormone responses.
Outcomes Measured
Iron-deficient women maintained lower core temperature during cold exposure with blunted thyroid hormone and catecholamine responses.
Related Health Concerns
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