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Biochemical determinations and environmental factors of relevance to iron status
| Biochemistry | Environmental factors |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | Alcohol intake |
| Serum iron | Tea intake |
| Transferrin | Copper deficiency |
| Transferrin saturation | Folate deficiency |
| Ferritin | Zinc deficiency |
| Liver function tests (ALT, AST, LH) | Iron supplementation |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) levels | Vegetarian/vegan |
| Alpha-1-glycoprotein (AGP) | Vitamin C supplementation |
| Homocysteine | Blood donation |
