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Washington: Heavy drinkers, take note! A recent study has shown that excessive iron consumption leads to an uncontrolled absorption of iron into the body, putting pressure on vital organs and increasing the risk of death.
The Anglia Ruskin University study studies the health outcomes of 877 women in sub-Saharan Africa over a median of nine-year follow-up. The results of the study showed that levels of ferritin, a blood marker of the extent of body iron load, were higher in drinkers than in non-drinkers.
The iron load is when the regulation of iron in the body is compromised by the consumption of alcohol, leading to greater absorption. It is known to cause health problems such as heart attacks, liver disease and diabetes.
The study found that higher levels of ferritin and its statistical interaction with alcohol in these subjects predicted all causes and cardiovascular mortality. Dr. Rudolph Schutte, lead author of the study, said: "Iron loading puts pressure on the cardiovascular system especially through oxidation, which can damage cells and proteins.
"The link between iron and mortality has been disputed for about 30 years, but this study is the first to study the significance of the interaction between iron load and water consumption.
The results were published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.
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