Diet sheds light on iron deficiency in obesity

This study looked at how weight loss from a calorie-restricted diet affects iron levels in people with obesity and iron deficiency. Researchers measured a protein called hepcidin, which controls iron in the body, along with iron levels before and after a 60-day diet. The goal was to understand the link between obesity-related inflammation and poor iron status. 42 adults completed the study, comparing two high-protein diets (with or without red meat).