Does iron cause Parkinson’s disease? As usual, the epidemiology is conflicting, at least the interpretation is difficult. Higher blood iron is associated with a reduction of Parkinson’s rates, while higher consumption (non-heme iron) is associated with higher Parkinson’s rates. Of course it’s possible that higher blood iron is also associated with lower tissue concentrations. Lots more in the future about the contribution of iron to many degenerative diseases, I predict.
- Description: “Higher blood iron levels may decrease your risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to an international study released Wednesday.“
- Source Link: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-06/05/c_132432005.htm
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