Exploring the relationship between maternal iron status and offspring's blood pressure and adiposity: a Mendelian randomization study

Background: iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide. Experimental animal studies suggest that mothers deficient in iron during pregnancy are more likely to have offspring who become obese with high blood pressure. C282Y mutation carriers are more likely to have higher i...

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Main Authors: Alwan, Nisreen (Author), Lawlor, D. (Author), McArdle, H. (Author), Greenwood, D. (Author), Cade, J. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012-08-09.
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