Iron metabolism in patients with Graves’ hyperthyroidism

Objectives Graves’ hyperthyroidism (GH) interferes with iron metabolism and elevates ferritin. The precise mechanisms remain unclear. The influence of thyroid hormones on the synthesis/regulation of hepcidin, an important regulator of iron metabolism, remains uncharacterized. Design Prospective observational study. Patients We included patients (n = 31) with new-onset and untreated GH. Measurements Laboratory parameters indicative of iron...